The Sailmaker's Common Place Book: Or The Practical Construction Of Jibs For Yachts, Steam, Sailing, And All Classes Of Vessels (1876) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167172922)

The Sailmaker's Common Place Book: Or The Practical Construction Of Jibs For Yachts, Steam, Sailing, And All Classes Of Vessels is a book written by W. Cuthbert Dyce and originally published in 1876. This book is a comprehensive guide to the construction of jibs for all types of vessels, including yachts, steamships, and sailing vessels. It is a practical guide that provides detailed instructions on how to construct jibs and includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the process. The book covers a wide range of topics related to jib construction, including the selection of materials, cutting and shaping the sail, and attaching it to the vessel. The author also provides information on the different types of jibs and their uses, as well as tips and tricks for maintaining and repairing sails. The Sailmaker's Common Place Book is a valuable resource for anyone involved in sailing or shipbuilding, and is an important historical document that provides insight into the technology and techniques of sailmaking in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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: W. Cuthbert Dyce
ISBN-10: 1167172922
ISBN-13: 9781167172922
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 72
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d