ISBN: 9781120732934 - the canoe and the flying proa: or cheap cruising and safe sailing (1877) (4 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Canoe and the Flying Proa: Or Cheap Cruising and Safe Sailing is a book written by William Livingston Alden and published in 1877. The book is a comprehensive guide to small boat sailing, covering everything from the construction and maintenance of canoes and proas to navigation and seamanship. The author begins by discussing the advantages of small boat sailing, including the affordability and portability of canoes and proas. He then goes on to describe the different types of boats and their various features, including the materials used in construction and the types of sails and rigging. The book also includes detailed instructions for sailing, including how to handle sails, navigate in different weather conditions, and perform basic repairs. The author emphasizes safety throughout the book, providing tips for avoiding accidents and responding to emergencies. In addition to practical advice, The Canoe and the Flying Proa also includes anecdotes and stories from the author's own experiences sailing, as well as historical and cultural information about different types of boats and sailing traditions around the world. Overall, The Canoe and the Flying Proa is a comprehensive and entertaining guide to small boat sailing, suitable for both beginners and experienced sailors.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.…

Zustand: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. The Canoe And The Flying Proa | Or Cheap Cruising And Safe Sailing (1877) | William Livingston Alden | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2009 | Kessinger Publishing, LLC | EAN 9781120732934 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. …