Canoeing, Sailing And Motor Boating: Practical Boat Building And Handling (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163138335)

""Canoeing, Sailing and Motor Boating: Practical Boat Building and Handling"" by Warren H. Miller is a comprehensive guide to building, maintaining, and operating boats of various types. The book covers everything from the basics of boat design and construction to advanced techniques for sailing and motor boating. The author begins by discussing the different types of boats, including canoes, sailboats, and motor boats, and provides detailed instructions on how to build each type of boat from scratch. He covers the materials and tools needed for boat building, as well as the techniques for shaping, joining, and finishing the various parts of the boat.Once the boat is built, Miller provides practical advice on how to operate it safely and efficiently. He covers topics such as navigation, seamanship, and weather forecasting, as well as tips for handling different types of boats in various conditions. Throughout the book, Miller emphasizes the importance of safety and provides detailed instructions on how to handle emergencies on the water. He also includes a section on the history of boating, as well as a glossary of nautical terms and a list of resources for further reading.Overall, ""Canoeing, Sailing and Motor Boating: Practical Boat Building and Handling"" is an essential guide for anyone interested in building, maintaining, or operating boats of any kind. It is written in clear, accessible language and is filled with practical tips and advice that will be useful to both novice and experienced boaters alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Warren H. Miller
ISBN-10: 1163138339
ISBN-13: 9781163138335
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.82d