ORIGINS OF SEA TERMS by John G. Rogers
This book differs from existing glossaries in its emphasis on word roots and earliest meanings, and in its witty style. Old salt Rogers has compiled 1,249 entries on ship-board life, shiphandling, sea and weather conditions, and naval and technical terms.
(220 pages, paper)B6116
$20.00
BOAT BUILDING MANUAL by Robert M. Steward
This text has been one of the most widely used texts on the subject. Thousands of amateur boat builders have turned to it for advice, and it has been used for years as a standard textbook at both boat building schools and design schools. Now, in this new edition Robert Steward has thoroughly updated his classic book. 4th Edition
(360 pages) B6135
$34.95
BOAT BUILDING by Howard I. Chapelle
First published in 1941. A practical hand-book on wooden boat building, with many illustrations. Aimed at the amateur builder.
(624 pages) B6141
$39.95
BUILDING THE HERRESHOFF DINGHY by Barry Thomas
How they built these classic boats at the famous Herreshoff Manufacturing Company. Forty-seven photos, drawings and four fold-out plans make this a real how-to book of much value.
(50 pages, paper) B6142
$9.95
THE COMPLETE RIGGER’S APPRENTICE by Brion Toss
The definitive book on the modern art of rigging, written by its most entertaining practioner. This abundantly illustrated book meets the changing face of today’s materials while remaining true to the traditional practices and principles.
(392 pages) B6131
$39.95
BOATBUILDING DOWN EAST by Royal Lowell
Subtitled “How Lobsterboats Are Built,” this is a first-class “how-to” book on wooden boat- building. Lowell, who built his first boat at the age of 10, was one of the Maine coast’s master builders, and he left a permanent legacy in lobster boat design and construction.
(196 pages) B6147
