ISBN: 9781527724334 - the america's cup: how it was won by the yacht america in 1851 and has been since defended (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the events surrounding the America's Cup, a yachting trophy first won in 1851 by the eponymous schooner. The author, a renowned yachting historian, draws on official club documents, newspaper accounts, and personal correspondence to provide a detailed account of the races held for the cup up until 1885. By examining the challenges and victories of yachts such as the Cambria, Livonia, and Dauntless, the book not only narrates the history of the cup but also sheds light on the development of international yacht racing during the 19th century, when America's reputation for superior design and seamanship was forged. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…