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The Trade and Tools of Sailing
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The Complete Rigger’s Apprentice
- Contains All the Tools & Techniques for Modern & Traditional Rigging
- Covers: Knots, Repairing a Mast & Shroud, Rope Trcks, and Much More
- Features Clear Directions & Dozens of Helpful Illustrations
$39.95
Sailing Boats from Around The World
- Documents the State of the Sailing Arts Ca. 1900
- Great Line Drawings of Sailing Boats from Around the World
- Includes Racing Boats, Work Boats and Many More
$27.95
Lighthouses Of New England
- Details the Fascinating History of Lighthouses in New England
- Stunning Color Photos Bring the Lighthouses to Life
- Includes Info on Architecture, Daily Life of Keepers, Maintenance, etc.
$29.95
Classic Sailing-Ship Models in Photographs
- The Greatest Ship Models of the Last 500 Years
- Accompanied by Historical Commentary
- Illustrated with Superbly Detailed Photos & Line Drawings
$24.95
The Art of Rigging
- Widely Considered the Best Manual Ever Produced on Rigging the Sailing Ship
- Divided into 5 Easy-to-Follow Parts Filled with Helpful Diagrams
- For Modelists, Naval Historians, Sailing Buffs, and Armchair Skippers Alike
$13.95
Ship’s Figureheads
- Well Documented Description of Evolution of Ship's Figurehead
- Includes 100+ Illustrations and 32 Pages of Full Color Photos
- Must-Read for any Nautical Enthusiast
$24.95
The Wood And Canvas Canoe
- Comprehensive and Easy to Use Distillation of 25 Years Experience with Cano
- Step By Step Guide to Building or Restoring Your Own Canoe
- Great Photos & Clear Line Drawings of Canoe Construction & Repair
$19.95
Historic Ships
- Provides an Account of How Ships Developed & a Wealth of Other Info.
- Covers the Early Years of Ships, Warships, Fishing Vessels, and More
- Numerous Detailed Black & White Photos Illustrated The Impressive Ships
$8.95
The Seaman’s Friend: A Treatise On Practical Seamanship
- The Practical Details of Traditional Seamanship
- Originally Published in 1879
- Every Detail of Life Aboard Ship
$10.95
Ships’ Figureheads
- Traces the Complete History of these Historical Carvings & their Themes
- Filled with Black & White Photos of Beautiful Figureheads
- Will Please Anyone Interested in Figureheads, Carving & Maritime
$8.50
Whale Ships & Whaling
- A Pictorial History of Whaling
- 15th to 20th Century Illustrations
- Whaling Tools, Implements and Guns
$14.95
Great Knots & How To Tie Them
- Over 175 of the Most Useful, Practical, and Decorative Knots
- Step-by-Step Instructions of Each Individual Knot
- Photographs Illustrate Uses of Each Knot
$13.95
Old Fishing Lures & Tackle Identification & Value Guide
- Filled With Historical & Value Information
- Many Charts, Tables & Appendices
- Excellent Photographs & Illustrations
$34.95
The Building of the Panama Canal
- Larger-Than-Life True Story of Adventure, Ordeal & Accomplishment
- 164 Magnificent Historic Photos & Well-Researched Text
- Documents Hardships, Leisure Activity, Feats & Failures, Exotic Settings…
$17.95
Boatbuilding
- Practical Handbook and Boatshop Assistant
- Covers the Complete Process of Wooden Boat Construction
- Detailed Instructions and Illustrations even the Amateur Can Follow
$39.95
The Mississippi Steamboat Era in Historic Photographs
- Stunning Array of Period Photos of Steamboat Life as it Really Was
- Images Depict: Staely Ships, Luxurious Interiors, Shipboard Life, & More
- Text is Filled with Detailed Info & Amusing Anecdotes
$20.95
Scrimshaw The Whaler’s Legacy
- Covers Every Facet of the Art of Scrimshaw
- Complete with Over 400 Superb Illustrations
- Collectors and Modern Scrimshawn Artists will Find this Book a Joy
$69.95
Provincetown Discovered
- Tells the Fascinating Story of Picturesque Provincetown
- Beautiful Pictorial of Landscapes, Quaint Cottages, Seashores and More
- Must for Anyone who Appreciates the Beauty of Provincetown
$12.95
Blow For The Landing
- Excellent Descriptions of Early Riverboats
- Glory Days of Steamboating Relived in Great Detail
- Filled with History, Photographs, and Terrific Tales
$29.95
Historic Sail
- Beautiful Panorama of Some of the Most Elegant Ships Ever Built
- Illustrated in Full-Color & Accompanied by Insightful Text
- Includes: Galleys & Galleons, Warships, Yachts & Clippers, Carracks, etc.
$85.00
Windjammers Of The Pacific Rim
- A Fascinating History of the Commercial Sailing Schooner
- Brings the Golden Age of Wind Ships Alive
- Filled with Old Photographs and Stirring True Stories
$19.95
The Splicing Handbook 2nd Ed.
- One of a Kind, New & Expanded 2nd Edition
- With Easy to Understand Instructions & Detailed Diagrams
- Learn to Make a Key Lanyard, Quick & Easy Knots, or Make Your Own Rope
$13.95
Top Of The Line Fishing Collectibles
- Informative Overview of Various Fishing Paraphernalia
- Excellent Read for the Novice Collector
- Reflects Years of Work by Collectors Donna and Joseph Tonelli
$39.95