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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 629
EAN: 9780393037555
ISBN: 039303755X
Label: W. W. Norton & Company
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 716
Publication Date: October 01, 1995
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Studio: W. W. Norton & Company
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The evolution of the American fishing schooner from the 18th century to the last working and racing schooners of the mid-1930s is recounted in this book. The designers, builders and crews are discussed, and 137 plans of schooners show graphically the development of the type. An important feature of the book is its illustrated glossary-appendix, which covers items of hull construction and equipment, rigging and gear, colour and carving, and includes notes by the builders and riggers themselves.
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When I was in the process of selecting this product, I had a choice of one book at 32$ US and one at 40$US, I selected the 32$ one but was forced to go for the more expensive one, I never understood why you people did this. This left me with questioning the credibility of your firm.
Since I belong to a ship modeling club and we all purchase books from your organization, this experience was brought forward by myself as a subject of discussion. None of the members had an answer as to what had ... Read More
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This is a great reference book for any serious model builder, with lots of details and illustrations, clearly charting the evolution of the design of the American fishing schooners over the golden age of their careers.
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The most comprehensive source I have encountered for the intricate details of north american fishing schooners from the late 1800's and early 1900's.
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This is the most comprehensive book ever written on the subject. It was penned by one of America's premier historians of 19th Century Naval Architecture.It is doubtful that a finer book will ever be written on the subject of American fishing schooners.
It was a classic when I was a boy, and it is still a classic.
No student of 19th Century Maritime history should go without this book.
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not sure how you expect me to review it, you have not shipped it to me yet.
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