The Verrill, A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt) 1871-1954 creator text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Book of the Sailboat: How to Rig, Sail and Handle Small Boats" by A. Hyatt Verrill is a practical guidebook written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on small sailboats, covering essential topics such as rigging, sailing techniques, and care for these vessels. It aims to educate readers about the evolution of boats, different types suited for various purposes, and the fundamental principles of sailing, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced sailors. The opening of the text begins with a historical overview of boat development, tracing back to primitive crafts used by early humans. Verrill highlights the evolution of various boat types, illustrating how ancient boats like dugouts and canoes have influenced modern designs. He emphasizes the importance of understanding a boat's construction and functionality, as he introduces the various components and systems that make up small boats, setting the stage for detailed discussions on rigging and sailing techniques in the subsequent chapters. The tone is informative and engaging, catering to readers interested in maritime culture and practical sailing knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-01-25 Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Boats and boating Sailing GV Original publication data not identified 16005597 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54051 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54051 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134239.0 54051