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Practical Boat Sailing is a comprehensive guidebook written by Douglas Frazar in 1879. The book is aimed at sailors who own small boats or yachts and provides a concise and simple treatise on the management of these vessels under all conditions. The book covers a wide range of topics related to boat sailing, including the principles of sailing, rigging, and handling of sails, steering, anchoring, and navigating. It also includes information on the various types of boats and yachts, their construction, and maintenance.The author provides practical advice and tips for sailors of all levels of experience, from beginners to seasoned sailors. The book is written in a clear and easy-to-understand language, making it accessible to anyone interested in learning how to sail a small boat or yacht.Overall, Practical Boat Sailing is an essential guide for anyone who wants to learn how to sail a small boat or yacht. It is a timeless classic that has been used by generations of sailors and is still relevant today.With Explanatory Chapters On Ordinary Sea Maneuvers, And The Use Of Sails, Helm, And Anchor, And Advice As To What Is Proper To Be Done In Different Emergencies. Supplemented By A Short Vocabulary Of Nautical Terms.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
