Book: Wooden Boats: In Pursuit Of The Perfect Craft At An American Boatyard With his "lively blend of reportage [and] reflection" ("Los Angeles Times"), Ruhlman sets off for a renowned boatyard in Martha's Vineyard to follow the construction of two wooden boats. of photos. 8 line drawings.
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.
Details of Book: Wooden Boats: In Pursuit Of The Perfect Craft At An American Boatyard Book: Wooden Boats: In Pursuit Of The Perfect Craft At An American Boatyard
Author: Michael Ruhlman
ISBN: 014200121X
ISBN-13: 9780142001219
, 978-0142001219
Binding: Paperback
Publishing Date: 2002/05/01
Publisher: Penguin Group Usa
Number of Pages: 336
Language: English