A much anticipated reissue, in larger format, of the biography of Nathanial G. Herreshoff, who was the greatest yacht and marine designer and builder this country has ever produced.
Dawn “ Defender " " Delaware , Jr. ” " Delight " Diana " Dianthus " " Dido " " Dilemma " 35 ' gas 65 ' gas Type Owner ... 1889 89 ' sloop W. K. Vanderbilt , E. D. Morgan and C. O. Iselin 1895 28 ' steam tender W. K. Vanderbilt 19 ' 5 ...
Nathanael G. Herreshoff was the greatest marine designer and builder this country has ever produced.
In this intimate portrait, Simpson tackles the achievements of a New England dynasty that has attained the pinnacle of sailing fame and success.
Captain Nat Herreshoff: The Wizard of Bristol
Herreshoff Sailboats
Of special interest in this America's Cup year.
"This book explores the story of the Herreshoff S-boat as an American icon, a symbol of design and beauty that attracted as owners a remarkable group of American leaders and innovators who appreciated the destinctive pleasure of driving a ...
The title of this new paperback edition, The Golden Age of Yachting, more accurately reflects the treasures found in this magnificent volume.
In his sixth volume for the Images of America series, author Richard V. Simpson explores the allure of the America's Cup yachts and racing through more than 200 images from his own diverse collection.