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100 1 _aSullivan, Edward, Sir,
_d1852-1928
245 1 0 _aYachting, Vol. 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-02-02
508 _aProduced by StevenGibbs, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Yachting, Vol. 1" by Sir Edward Sullivan et al. is a comprehensive exploration of yachting as both a sport and leisure activity, written in the late 19th century. This volume is part of the Badminton Library series, which aims to provide thorough insights into various British sports and pastimes. The text likely covers a range of topics related to yachting, from personal anecdotes to technical aspects, appealing to enthusiasts, novices, and anyone interested in maritime pursuits. The opening of the work introduces the concept of yachting as a form of paradise, contrasting different interpretations of pleasure and leisure associated with the sea. Sir Edward Sullivan shares his personal experiences and preferences in yachting, emphasizing the joy and fulfillment found in sailing as opposed to steaming. He discusses various aspects of yachting culture, including the camaraderie among sailors and yacht crews, and presents his views on the evolution of yachting, touching upon the charms of both sailing and steam-powered vessels. The narrator's reflections set the tone for a deeper exploration of yachting practices and philosophies, inviting readers to appreciate the intricacies of this beloved pastime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aYachts
653 _aYachting
653 _aYacht racing
700 1 _aBrassey, Thomas Brassey, Earl,
_d1836-1918
700 1 _aPritchett, R. T.
_q(Robert Taylor),
_d1828-1907
700 1 _aSeth-Smith, C. E.
700 1 _aWatson. G. L.
_q(George Lennox),
_d1851-1904
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41971
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