Brooke heckstall smith (17 Ergebnisse)

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

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

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Poor. 5th or later Edition. Yacht Club ink stamp inside. Dust spotting on cover. Some foxing on the end papers. The remains of a torn and creased jacket with a substantial loss. With 337 diagrams (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. 4th Edition. Loosely bound and mostly clean inside with some foxing to the front end paper and removed library label. Inscribed inside. Some handling wear and marks, including faded and marked cloth boards. No jacket. with 149 diagrams (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Poor. 3rd Edition. The jacket is very edge worn with chips, small closed tears, creasing, and browning. The boards are edge rubbed with scuffing along the edges. The binding is secure. Browning along the edges of the pages, not affecting text. No ink inscriptions or annotations. Protected in cellophane. Extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. …

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 352 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.88 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The 'Britannia' and Her Contemporaries' offers an authoritative and detailed account of one of the most celebrated vessels in maritime history. Written by the renowned yachting expert Brooke Heckstall-Smith, this work chronicles the illustrious career of the 'Britannia', the legendary racing cutter commissioned for the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII. The book serves as a definitive record of the vessel's dominance and longevity in the world of competitive sailing, spanning over four decades of prestige on the water.Beyond its focus on this iconic royal yacht, the narrative provides a comprehensive overview of the golden age of yacht racing. It examines the technological advancements, design philosophies, and fierce rivalries that defined the era. Heckstall-Smith provides technical insights and historical context regarding the various contemporaries that challenged 'Britannia', offering a broader look at the evolution of naval architecture and sporting culture. This volume is an essential resource for enthusiasts of maritime history and sailing, capturing the elegance and competitive spirit of a bygone era through the lens of its most famous participant.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The 'Britannia' and Her Contemporaries' offers an authoritative and detailed account of one of the most celebrated vessels in maritime history. Written by the renowned yachting expert Brooke Heckstall-Smith, this work chronicles the illustrious career of the 'Britannia', the legendary racing cutter commissioned for the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII. The book serves as a definitive record of the vessel's dominance and longevity in the world of competitive sailing, spanning over four decades of prestige on the water.Beyond its focus on this iconic royal yacht, the narrative provides a comprehensive overview of the golden age of yacht racing. It examines the technological advancements, design philosophies, and fierce rivalries that defined the era. Heckstall-Smith provides technical insights and historical context regarding the various contemporaries that challenged 'Britannia', offering a broader look at the evolution of naval architecture and sporting culture. This volume is an essential resource for enthusiasts of maritime history and sailing, capturing the elegance and competitive spirit of a bygone era through the lens of its most famous participant.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Manual of Yacht and Boat Sailing is a comprehensive guide to sailing written by Kemp and Dixon, first published in 1900. The book covers everything from the basics of sailing and boat handling to more advanced techniques and strategies for racing. The authors begin by discussing the different types of boats and yachts, their construction and rigging, and the equipment necessary for sailing. They then move on to the principles of sailing, including wind direction, sail trim, and steering. The book also includes chapters on navigation, safety, and seamanship, with detailed instructions on how to handle emergencies and unexpected situations while at sea. For those interested in racing, the authors provide advice on tactics, strategy, and race rules. They also discuss the different types of races and how to prepare for them. Throughout the book, the authors provide clear and concise instructions, accompanied by illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts and techniques being discussed. Overall, A Manual of Yacht and Boat Sailing is a valuable resource for sailors of all levels, providing a wealth of information and practical advice for navigating the seas.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.…

Zustand: New. pp. 786.

Couverture rigide. Zustand: Très bon. London . Horace COX . 1913 New and Eleventh edition ]. Un fort volume dans une reliure de l'EDITEUR , pleine toile lavande à piéce de titre cuir , 180 x 260 m/m , de XVIII , 796 pages + des planches dépliantes & de nombreurs figures in-texte . EXEMPLAIRE en EXCELLENT ETAT - POIDS : 2,250 KG.…

Zustand: Good. Boards have some wear, edge scuffs, toning to spine. Some cracking to hinge. Content is clean and has light toning. Toning to page ends. No DJ.

Zustand: Poor. Mild wear to extremities, spine ends loose. Front hinge cracked. All plates have folded incorrectly and protruding from book, with scuffs, tears and discolouring to exposed areas. Light foxing/tanning to edges. Contents all legible.