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Available
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Publication
Penguin Books (2002), Edition: Illustrated, 352 pages
Description
There are fewer than 10,000 wooden boats in America, but the circulation of WoodenBoat magazine exceeds 180,000. What is it about these boats that has captured the popular imagination? With his "lively blend of reportage [and] reflection" (Los Angeles Times), Michael Ruhlman sets off for a renowned boatyard in Martha's Vineyard to follow the construction of two boats-Rebecca, a 60-foot modern pleasure schooner, and Elisa Lee, a 32-foot powerboat. Filled with exquisite details and stories of the sea, this exciting exploration of a nearly forgotten craft and the colorful personalities involved will enthrall wooden boat owners as well as craftspeople of every stripe, nature enthusiasts, and fans of compelling nonfiction.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
352 p.; 8.4 x 0.76 inches
ISBN
014200121X / 9780142001219
Other editions
Wooden Boats by Michael Ruhlman (Hardcover)