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100 1 _aKnight, E. F.
_q(Edward Frederick),
_d1852-1925
245 1 0 _aSailing
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-01-18
508 _aProduced by Mark C. Orton, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
520 _a"Sailing" by E. F. Knight is a practical guide on the art of sailing written in the late 19th century. The book targets novice sailors, providing comprehensive information on boat selection, basic sailing techniques, and the theoretical principles behind sailing. Knight emphasizes the ongoing learning process inherent in seamanship, making the book appealing to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of sailing crafts and practices. At the start of the treatise, Knight introduces the captivating world of sailing, expressing that it is an art with limitless complexity and fascination. He suggests that while acquiring sailing skills can be straightforward initially, true mastery requires continuous knowledge and experience. Additionally, he discusses the importance of selecting the right boat, highlighting considerations relevant to a beginner. The opening chapters outline essential aspects of sailing, from understanding the parts of a cutter to learning about rigging and knots, thereby laying a solid foundation for newcomers to the sport. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aYachting
653 _aSailing
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56394
999 _c97225
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