Excerpt from The Track of the Typhoon
Of course, these people all had at least an excuse whereas we hadn''t even a scientific shoestring, ex cept possibly the vindication of our ideas about the seaworthiness of small vessels. But why have any excuse?
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Originally published in 1921. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book follows the story of the Typhoon, a small yacht built in 1920. The author, a passionate sailor, chronicles the design and construction of the vessel, sharing his own insights into shipbuilding and seamanship. The book delves into the philosophy behind the Typhoon's unique design, exploring the author's preference for practicality over refinement, and celebrating the joy of sailing itself. The author also reflects on the changing landscape of yachting during this period, contrasting the growing emphasis on safety and technical precision with the more adventurous spirit of earlier explorers. This book offers a captivating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century yachting and provides a compelling argument for the enduring allure of sailing for the sheer pleasure of it. The author's passionate voice and detailed account of the Typhoon's journey will resonate with anyone who has ever felt the pull of the sea. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332431045_0
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