Yachts in a hurry : an illustrated history of the great commuter yachts / C. Philip Moore ; foreword...
Yachts in a hurry : an illustrated history of the great commuter yachts / C. Philip Moore ; foreword...
Yachts in a hurry : an illustrated history of the great commuter yachts / C. Philip Moore ; foreword by Robert B. MacKay.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
New York : W.W. Norton, [1996?]
Date
[1996?]
Call Numbers
TQ073108
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
224 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Contents
Introduction: Extravagant Travelers -- 1. Steam Flyers -- 2. Petrochemicals and Planing Bottoms -- 3. The Roaring Commuters -- 4. Carrying On Bravely -- 5. Decline and Revival.
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Publisher
New York : W.W. Norton, [1996?]
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
[1996?]
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Scope and Contents
Summary
In a wonderfully anecdotal text, Phil Moore reveals the history of these glamorous boats, including each vessel's unique design, furnishings, and performance capabilities. Some of the vessels have been consistently cared for and valued over the years, while others more recently have been brought back to glory by careful restoration. All of them are...
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Full title
Yachts in a hurry : an illustrated history of the great commuter yachts / C. Philip Moore ; foreword by Robert B. MacKay.
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Notes
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-217) and index.
State Reference Library copy: transferred from NQ387.542/2.
Transferred from KQ000251.
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Call Numbers
TQ073108
Record Identifier
74VK7E262NK3
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VK7E262NK3
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ISBN
039303576X
DDC
387.54209041
MMS ID
991022850769702626
