Sailing by E. F. Knight
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"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.)
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| Author | Knight, E. F. (Edward Frederick), 1852-1925 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sailing |
| Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Yachting |
| Subject | Sailing |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56394 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 384 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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