HOWARD IRVING CHAPELLE
THE AMERICAN FISHING SCHOONERS 1825-1935
New York, W.W. Norton. 1973, First Edition. (ISBN: 0393031233) Hardcover, 8vo. Book, blue cloth, gilt spine, 690 pages illustrations, index, ex lib. with ink stamp and trace of rear pocket, dust jacket has edge tears with some small losses, in protective mylar jacket."This book traces the evolution of the American /Canadian fishing schooner from the eighteenth century to the last working and racing schooners of the mid-1930's. The Designers, Builders, and crews are also discussed. There are 137 plans of schooners which graphically show the development of the type. Very Good/Good.

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Keywords: 0393031233 Fishing Boats -- History. , Schooners -- United States -- History. , Fishing Boats. ,Schooners. , Varia 1 Americana