In "Autobiography of Phineas Pett," the author Phineas Pett gives readers an intimate glimpse into his life as a shipbuilder during the Elizabethan era. Pett's storytelling is engaging and provides valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs he faced in his career. From his early apprenticeship to his successes as a master shipwright, Pett's journey is both inspiring and educational. The book is filled with detailed descriptions of the ships he built, the technology he used, and the politics of the time. Pett's passion for his work shines through in every page, making this autobiography a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history. Overall, "Autobiography of Phineas Pett" offers a fascinating look into the life of a pioneering shipbuilder and is a valuable addition to the literature on naval architecture.

Book Description:
Phineas Pett was a Master Shipbuilder from one of England's greatest shipbuilding families of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries and kept a journal of his experiences and thoughts at this important and turbulent time in the industry. Although some pages were damaged or lost, the diary was transcribed by Samuel Pepys and preserved in the British Library. It was edited and published in the form of an autobiography by William Gordon Perrin of The Council of the Navy Records Society in 1918. - Summary by Lynne Thompson