The Yachtsman's Handbook: On The Practical Equipping, Care And Handling Of Boats (1912) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437348903)

The Yachtsman's Handbook is a comprehensive guidebook for boating enthusiasts, written by Herbert Lawrence Stone and first published in 1912. The book covers all aspects of practical boating, from equipping and outfitting a yacht to navigating, handling, and maintaining it. Stone draws on his extensive experience as a yachtsman and sailor to provide detailed instructions and advice on everything from rigging and sail trim to anchoring and piloting. The book also includes chapters on safety, weather forecasting, and seamanship, making it an essential reference for both novice and experienced sailors. With its clear and concise writing style, practical tips, and helpful illustrations, The Yachtsman's Handbook remains a classic guide to the art and science of sailing.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: Herbert Lawrence Stone
ISBN-10: 1437348904
ISBN-13: 9781437348903
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/10/2008
Pages: 220
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d