Wooden Boats: In Pursuit of the Perfect Craft at an American Boatyard
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- Synopsis
- There are fewer than 10,000 wooden boats in America, but the circulation of WoodenBoat magazine exceeds 180,000. What is it about these boats that has captured the popular imagination? With his "lively blend of reportage [and] reflection" (Los Angeles Times), Michael Ruhlman sets off for a renowned boatyard in Martha's Vineyard to follow the construction of two boats-Rebecca, a 60-foot modern pleasure schooner, and Elisa Lee, a 32-foot powerboat. Filled with exquisite details and stories of the sea, this exciting exploration of a nearly forgotten craft and the colorful personalities involved will enthrall wooden boat owners as well as craftspeople of every stripe, nature enthusiasts, and fans of compelling nonfiction.
- Copyright:
- 2001
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- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781440684159
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780142001219
- Publisher:
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Date of Addition:
- 01/18/24
- Copyrighted By:
- Michael Ruhlman
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Science, Biographies and Memoirs, Technology, Social Studies
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- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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