Seafaring Life, Shipbuilding & Engineering, New England - Regional Biography, Boating - General & Miscellaneous, Architects - Biography
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Overview
A much anticipated reissue, in larger format, of the biography of Nathanael G. Herreshoff, who was the greatest yacht and marine designer and builder this country has ever produced. Many of the closely guarded secrets of Captain Nat, the great master, are revealed in these pages. Fully illustrated with historical photos and boat designs.
Editorials
Yachting Magazine
This is a book that every yachstman with a real interest in his sport will enjoy tremendously.Classic Boat
Chatty and accessible, it gives a marvelous insight into the character and influences of one of the world's greatest yacht designers. Illustrated with 50 pages of photographs.The Ensign
From the first small boats to steam launches, torpedo boats, cup defenders and great yachts of Vanderbilt, Hearst and Morgan, this is a story both surprising and complex.After reading such a book, you realize it stands out above the rest...the pages teem with human interest, philosophy and accumulated wisdom as secrets of a great master are revealed.
Yachting World
This is a book that every yachstman with a real interest in his sport will enjoy tremendously.The Boston Globe
A chatty, homey, well-illustrated biography, making pleasant and informative reading from cover to cover.Book Details
Published
April 1, 1991
Publisher
Seafarer Books
Pages
350
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780911378320