The American Sailboat
The American Sailboat by Gregory O. Jones, published by MBI Publishing Company LLC on December 6, 2001, offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of American sailboats from 1900 to 1970. This 192-page book delves into the transition of sailboats from work vessels to recreational crafts during a time when steam power was prevalent and the internal-combustion engine was emerging. Through a detailed chronology, readers will discover the contributions of notable boatmakers such as Catalina, Hunter, and Herreshoff, among others.
This edition features a rich collection of archival black-and-white and modern color photography that illustrates advancements in boating technologies and hull designs. The book highlights key classes of sailboats and includes famous racing models that have significantly influenced production designs. With a focus on juvenile nonfiction, transportation, and water sports, The American Sailboat serves as an informative resource for those interested in the history of sailing and boat construction.
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A round the turn of the century, with steam power commonplace and the internal-combustion engine just emerging as a revolutionary development, the sailboat began to make the transition from work boat to pleasure boat. This definitive chronology of American sailboats from 1900 to 1970 provides an in-depth look at the evolution of recreational vessels created by such prominent boatmakers as Catalina, Hunter, Island Packet, Tartan, Morgan, Mason, Cabo, Rico, Dufour, Alden, Oday, Cambria and Herreshoff. Archival black-and-white and modern color photography details the evolution of sailboats and advances in boating technologies and hull designs. All of the key classes are featured, as are famous racing sailboats that influenced the design of production models.
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