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Every boy likes to build boats. The interest in boats seems to be born in the race. little three-year-old chap is instinctively attracted by a puddle of water in which to sail his "boat," which may take the form of a piece of shingle or common board. Few men have passed through their boyhood days without having built boats at some time.
The art of designing vessels—that is, of drawing their forms upon paper—is old, much older than most people suppose. This books is the first one written on the subject that is intended for t"hose who take up the art for amusement and not as profession."
A Treatise on the Construction, Rigging & Handling of Model Yachts, Ships & Steamers with Remarks on Cruising & Racing Yachts and the Management of Open Boats, also lines for various models and a cutter yacht.
How to build, rig, and sail a self-acting model yacht.
Illustrated with fifty-eight engravings.
