The American Fishing Schooners, 1825-1935
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (721 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 039303755X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 688 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He began working on ideas for Hope magazine in 1994, and launched the magazine in early 1996. In the wake of that magazine's international success and influence, Wilson sensed an opportunity to create a new magazine that could further thinking and dialog on the deeply human and personal aspects of challenging individual and social issues. Howard I. Taking more naturally to New England's saltwater traditions than its academic ones, he became a carpenter and builder of wooden boa
Kindle Customer said Four Stars. Good detail on Schooners. Amazon Customer said Five Stars. Found everything I was looking for!. Dr Brian Jones said A classic reference on the subject. Chappelle is considered the authority on the naval architecture of American sailing craft, and this book is a "must have" for anyone interested in the construction and design of these unforgettable working ladies of the sea.
There are 137 plans of schooners which graphically show the development of the type. . The designers, builders, and crews are also discussed. An important feature of the book is its illustrated glossary-appendix based on Mr. This book traces the evolution of the American fishing schooner from the eighteenth century to the last working and racing schooners of the mid-1930s. Chapelle gathered material from numerous sources over many years for this book, bringing together a vast amount of important information on the beautiful American fishing schooners, now extinct, built at Essex and
The designers, builders and crews are discussed, and 137 plans of schooners show graphically the development of the type.. An important feature of the book is its illustrated glossary-appendix, which covers items of hull construction and equipment, rigging and gear, colour and carving, and includes notes by the builders and riggers themselves. The evolution of the American fishing schooner from the 18th century to the last working and racing schooners of the mid-1930s is recounted in this book