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LoC No.: 16005597
Title: The Book of the Sailboat: How to rig, sail and handle small boats
Note: Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Book of the Sailboat: How to Rig, Sail and Handle Small Boats" by A. Hyatt Verrill is a practical guidebook written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on small sailboats, covering essential topics such as rigging, sailing techniques, and care for these vessels. It aims to educate readers about the evolution of boats, different types suited for various purposes, and the fundamental principles of sailing, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced sailors. The opening of the text begins with a historical overview of boat development, tracing back to primitive crafts used by early humans. Verrill highlights the evolution of various boat types, illustrating how ancient boats like dugouts and canoes have influenced modern designs. He emphasizes the importance of understanding a boat's construction and functionality, as he introduces the various components and systems that make up small boats, setting the stage for detailed discussions on rigging and sailing techniques in the subsequent chapters. The tone is informative and engaging, catering to readers interested in maritime culture and practical sailing knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Verrill, A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt), 1871-1954
EBook No.: 54051
Published: Jan 25, 2017
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Boats and boating
Subject: Sailing
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 16005597
Title: The Book of the Sailboat: How to rig, sail and handle small boats
Note: Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Book of the Sailboat: How to Rig, Sail and Handle Small Boats" by A. Hyatt Verrill is a practical guidebook written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on small sailboats, covering essential topics such as rigging, sailing techniques, and care for these vessels. It aims to educate readers about the evolution of boats, different types suited for various purposes, and the fundamental principles of sailing, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced sailors. The opening of the text begins with a historical overview of boat development, tracing back to primitive crafts used by early humans. Verrill highlights the evolution of various boat types, illustrating how ancient boats like dugouts and canoes have influenced modern designs. He emphasizes the importance of understanding a boat's construction and functionality, as he introduces the various components and systems that make up small boats, setting the stage for detailed discussions on rigging and sailing techniques in the subsequent chapters. The tone is informative and engaging, catering to readers interested in maritime culture and practical sailing knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Verrill, A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt), 1871-1954
EBook No.: 54051
Published: Jan 25, 2017
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Boats and boating
Subject: Sailing
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.