Sailing Boats from Around the World: The Classic 1906 TreatiseComprehensive, profusely illustrated book documents early-20th-century sailing. Includes detailed, instructional manual for beginning and experienced sailors, review of small vessels then in use; racing boats, odd and experimental vessels, and more. Over 380 line drawings and photographs, including body, deck, and sail plans. Nautical vocabulary. Indexes. Bibliography. |
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Sailing Boats from Around the World: The Classic 1906 Treatise Henry Coleman Folkard Limited preview - 2000 |
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