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In the South Seas and other places the natives still use catamarans and proas which are really nothing but two logs fastened together, and yet the most efficient and safest of life rafts used by our greatest steam ships are merely modifications of these same cata marans.
The purpose of any boat is to float and support its occupants while traveling across the water, and while it seems a far cry from the coracle or the dugout to a palatial steamship or a stately, four-masted, sailing ship, yet the principle of each is identical and each serves the purpose for which it was designed equally well; it is merely a matter of improvement, and many of the terms and names Of parts which were used by the earliest sailors are still retained on our greatest liners and largest sailing vessels.
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Excerpt from The Book of the Sailboat: How to Rig, Sail and Handle Small Boats The Book of the Sailboat: How to Rig, Sail and Handle Small Boats was written by A. Hyatt Verrill in 1916. This is a 198 page book, containing 51124 words and 26 pictures. Search Inside is enabled for this title. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of sailboats, taking readers on a journey through history, design, and practical skills. The author dives into the origins of boats, exploring the ingenuity of primitive man and the evolution of different boat types across cultures. From the humble dugout canoe to the intricate square-rigged ships of the past, the book delves into the development of boat construction and the enduring principles of design that have shaped maritime history. The book then turns to the essential elements of sailing, covering the essential parts of a sailboat and how to rig, sail, and navigate a small craft. The author details various sail types, rigging techniques, and nautical terminology, providing a foundation for both beginners and experienced sailors. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the history, design, and practicalities of sailboats and the traditions of seafaring that endure to this day. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332105878_0
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