Traditions and Memories of American Yachting - William Picard Stephens - Hardcover - 1st ed

The most complete history of yachting in America from the mid-19th century to World War II. This award-winning edition is illustratively expanded & reorganized from earlier, smaller editions. Written by a man who witnessed much of the history as it unfolded, this classic work discusses in detail not only the legendary yachts & boats of the past, but also the people who designed, built, & sailed them. Schooners, sloops & cutters; catboats & sailing canoes; wild sandbaggers & docile pocket cruisers; the majestic J-class America's Cup defenders; all these & more are covered with unmatched insight & understanding. The Herreshoff brothers; the Burgesses, father & son, & a host of other designers & builders were well known by the author. His ability to provide so personal a perspective on these men & their great works adds immensely to our understanding of the most productive period in the history of yachting. Hundreds of beautiful plans, engravings, & photographs enhance the thorough text. Essential for anyone interested in yachting's origins & development, it is a handsome & reliable resource.Stephens, William P. is the author of 'Traditions and Memories of American Yachting - William Picard Stephens - Hardcover - 1st ed' with ISBN 9780937822203 and ISBN 0937822205.