Sailing (1889)

Sailing (1889)

Edward Frederick Knight

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120697790
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Sailing is a book written by Edward Frederick Knight and originally published in 1889. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of sailing, covering everything from the basics of boat design and rigging to advanced techniques for handling a sailboat in various conditions. The author draws on his own extensive experience as a sailor, as well as the wisdom of other expert sailors, to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of sailing. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of sailing, including the history of sailing, the physics of sailing, navigation, weather forecasting, and safety. Throughout the book, Knight provides detailed illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts he is discussing. Whether you are a seasoned sailor or a novice, Sailing is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to master the art of sailing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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