A finely drawn and luxuriously illustrated panorama of yachting history presenting the most beautiful objects ever created by the imagination and hands of men. This book presents a sweeping survey of spectacular yachts, brought to life in 79 superb engravings and period paintings by marine artists and 550 full colour and monochrome photographs - from the earliest yachts based on working boats to the revolution wrought by America, the first winner of the America's Cup. The origins of sailing; Holland - birthplace of the ...
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A finely drawn and luxuriously illustrated panorama of yachting history presenting the most beautiful objects ever created by the imagination and hands of men. This book presents a sweeping survey of spectacular yachts, brought to life in 79 superb engravings and period paintings by marine artists and 550 full colour and monochrome photographs - from the earliest yachts based on working boats to the revolution wrought by America, the first winner of the America's Cup. The origins of sailing; Holland - birthplace of the yacht; The first yachts; The British cutter; The American sloop; The first race; The first yacht clubs; 19th century - first golden age of yachting; Germany - a new force in yachting; France and the Mediterranean; The America's Cup; Fisherman races; Ocean racing; Single-handed voyagers; The inter-war decades; The big class era in Britain; USA - from the big schooners to the modern yacht; Fastnet race; The new yachting revival; Admiral's Cup; Sydney to Hobart; Whitbread Round-the-World; Regattas at the end of the Millennium; Hi-tech yacht design; Masts, shrouds and sails; Ratings - then and now.
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Very Good. Some shelfwear to the edges of cover content is in a very good condition. 304 p. 269 colour photographs, 281 b&w photographs, 79 colour paintings. Intended for college/higher education audience.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good. A good clean copy throughout. 304 p. 269 colour photographs, 281 b&w photographs, 79 colour paintings. Intended for college/higher education audience.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Fine in Fine jacket. 10 x 14" Beautifull illustrated; fine hardcover in fine dustjacket; a solid copy; For their protection I cover all dustjackets with a new clear mylar protector; SATISFACTION GUARANTEED; ALL ORDERS SHIPPED WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION; this is a very large book and International orders will require additional postage;
