Wake of the Coasters
by John F. Leavitt
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The late marine artist John F. Leavitt spent his early years sailing in New England coasting schooners. This fascinating account of the vessels, their work, and their crews, told from personal knowledge and beautifully illustrated by the author, brings readers an intimate view of life in working sailing vessels. The second edition of this saltwater classic includes a useful vessel index and several new illustrations.Tags
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A pleasant perambulation through the history of the coastal Schooners of the American East Coast, charming illustrated with the vibrant sketches of the author, an ex-coaster man himself.
Loaded with photos of those great swans of commerce, including one of the author aboard one of his favorites at age 15, and over 150 of those beautifully conceived sailing ships – surely the only commercial thing of lasting beauty man has invented.
Reminiscent of the histories of the Thames Barges of the end of the century, this work details the passing of the graceful Coasters, who met the same fate of neglect, rot and abandonment.
Perhaps as we consume all the remaining fossil fuels we might see - but in the too distant future- a return of such show more gently efficient transport. show less
Loaded with photos of those great swans of commerce, including one of the author aboard one of his favorites at age 15, and over 150 of those beautifully conceived sailing ships – surely the only commercial thing of lasting beauty man has invented.
Reminiscent of the histories of the Thames Barges of the end of the century, this work details the passing of the graceful Coasters, who met the same fate of neglect, rot and abandonment.
Perhaps as we consume all the remaining fossil fuels we might see - but in the too distant future- a return of such show more gently efficient transport. show less
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- Nonfiction, History
- DDC/MDS
- 387.5 — Society, Government, and Culture Commerce, communications & transportation regulations Water, air, space transportation Maritime History
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- VM311 .F7 .L4 — Naval Science Naval architecture. Shipbuilding. Marine engineering Naval architecture. Shipbuilding. Marine engineering Special types of vessels
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