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The Search for Speed Under Sail 1700-1855.

  • (1967): New York, Bonanza Books
By Chapelle, Howard I.

(1967): New York, Bonanza Books. Close analysis of plans of 103 American built sailing vessels provides an illustrated history of the progress of American marine architecture. Reprint edition. Very good condition in dust jacket.. 26.5 x 20 cm 4to. xviii, 451 pp. b/w plans, lines, some folding.

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Title

The Search for Speed Under Sail 1700-1855.

Author

Chapelle, Howard I.

Condition

Fine

Publisher

New York: (1967)

Date

Bonanza Books

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