Small-Boat Sailing - An Explanation of the Management of Small Yachts, Half-Decked and Open Sailing-Boats of Various Rigs, Sailing on Sea and on River; Cruising, Etc.

E. F. Knight

ISBN 10: 1444656015 / ISBN 13: 9781444656015

Verlag: Obscure Press, 2010

Small-Boat Sailing - An Explanation of the Management of Small Yachts, Half-Decked and Open Sailing-Boats of Various Rigs, Sailing on Sea and on River; Cruising, Etc. | E. F. Knight | Buch | Gebunden | Englisch | 2010 | Obscure Press | EAN 9781444656015 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 101304190

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Originally published in 1905. This is a fascinating read for any sailing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include; I. The selection of a boat, II. The effect of the wind on a boat, III. Splices, Knots, and Tackles, IV. The Small open sailing boat, V. Open Sailing-boats with boom sails, and half-decked boats, VI. Decked boats, VII. Seamanship, VIII. Open Boat Sailing, IX. The Cruising Yacht, X. The Art of Coasting, XI. Description of a voyage, XII. Board of trade and other regulations affecting yachtsmen, XIII. Two cruises on Lanteen-Rigged Craft. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Edward Frederick Knight was an English barrister, soldier, journalist, and author, born on April 23, 1852, in England. He gained recognition for his contributions as a war correspondent, an experience that significantly influenced many of his works. Knight was known for his writings on various regions, particularly those impacted by military conflict. Throughout his career, he authored 20 books, including notable titles such as Where Three Empires Meet (1893), The Cruise of the Alerte (1890), Rhodesia of To-day (1895), and South Africa After the War (1903). His works often focused on his first-hand observations and experiences, offering detailed accounts of places and events he encountered in his travels. Knight's ability to capture the essence of these regions, particularly through the lens of a war correspondent, added depth to his books and made them an important part of his literary legacy. He passed away on July 3, 1925, at the age of 73, leaving behind a body of work that continues to reflect his diverse life experiences in both military and literary pursuits.

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Titel: Small-Boat Sailing - An Explanation of the ...
Verlag: Obscure Press
Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
Einband: Buch
Zustand: Neu