Ships and Ways of the Past is a fascinating book written by Edward Keeble Chatterton that tells the story of the development of seafaring and shipbuilding. The author describes in detail various types of ships, from wooden sailboats to modern steamships, and also tells about the paths and routes traveled by seafarers of past eras. The book contains many interesting facts, illustrations and historical documents that help the reader better understand the features of the development of shipbuilding and seafaring in past eras. "Ships and Ways of the Past" is an exciting journey into the world of maritime history, which is sure to interest any fan of sea adventures.