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Growing up near the water, boats and ships have always fascinated me. Actually, I have a particular interest in schooner yachts. Unfortunately, there has never really been much written about them. That is, until now with the recently published Great American Schooner Yachts, by Rudolph Arp. This book goes into great detail describing both the construction and history of some of the great American schooner yachts. These descriptions are accompanied by gorgeous photos of the yachts and their owners. It even includes intricate plans and drawings of each of the ships. This book would be a perfect gift for anyone who enjoys ships and the history and designs behind them. It is also a great book for the coffee table. It would be a delight for any of your guests who pick it up!
Great American Schooner Yachts is a beautiful book. It is perfect to display and it should be a staple in your home if you love sailing. I grew up in New England and now I live on the coast of Southern California. In both of these places, yachting is a way of life. I know very little about yachts. This book is so informative! The history of the yachts is fascinating, but I particularly like the plans of the yachts. Each yacht is explained clearly. This is a perfect book for anyone who as any interest in yachts. If you have a country house near water, this book belongs on your coffee table. It is worthy of the spot on the table and it is full of information.
As I have learned, American Schooner Yachts have been rarely documented in this country. Schiffer Books has taken this void in the market and produced a beautiful high quality book about them. I love the oversized pages that lend itself to the beautiful photography. Pair this with drawings and construction details and you have a really informative book. I think this would be a really great present for staying at somebody’s New England home for the weekend. Especially if they live near the water. They will be inspired by the designers who constructed these yachts. With background information you also learn quite a bit history of the trade. So dive into these iconic and beautiful images and get taken away by a craft that helped shape an industry.
I have always found yachts to be beautiful boats. With this book, you get an in depth look at the Schooner Yacht made right here in America. I found the history of how this boat originated to be extremely fascinating. I really liked seeing blue prints from some of the designers as well. After seeing the blue prints and then reading how these boats are then constructed is unbelievable. It's hard to imagine the craftsmanship and detail that goes into building one of these beautiful boats. The photographs of some of these yachts were absolutely breathtaking. I'm sure the pictures don't do these yachts justice. If you know of anyone who finds these majestic boats fascinating, this would be a perfect gift for them. I highly recommend this book!
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“Great American Schooner Yachts”
Take a virtual cruise on some of the greatest yachts built in the 20th century. This behind-the-scenes look at classic sailing includes 23 yacht designers along with their creations. Today, these yachts constitute a genuinely American maritime heritage.
Atglen P.A. — The schooner yacht was developed in the United States, though very little has been written about them in this country — until now. In this in-depth look at some of the great American schooner yachts, the author uses both the original plans and drawings and current and past images to discuss their construction and history. Not only are the schooners featured in all their glory, but there is also detailed information about the designers of these boats and their contributions to the trade. See Starling Burgess's efficient beauty with the Rose of Sharon, Cox & Stevens's large steel-hulled cruising yacht the Deva, and Samuel Crocker's innovation and tradition with the Mahdee. This worldwide overview of the greatest sailing yachts ever built will be a wonderful resource for designers of these vessels, historians, and shipping enthusiasts.
Rudolph Arp is a yacht designer, restorer, historian, writer and active sailor. Between 2003 and 2008 he led a project to locate and restore a large American-built or designed schooner yacht. Since 2010, Rudolph Arp has resided in Washington, D.C.
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. is based in Atglen, PA on the Schiffer Book Farm. The company is known for publishing high quality Antique, Arts, Architecture, Lifestyle, and Military History books, as well as a successful line of children and ghost books. Schiffer Publishing is always looking for people to write books on new and related subjects. If you have an idea for a book, please contact them at proposals@schifferbooks.com
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Book Details
ISBN: 978-0-7643-4089-5
Size: 11 3/4 x 9
Illustrations: 389 color & b/w photos
Page Count: 230
Hard Cover
Price: $49.99
