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Florence Williams: IMG Breasts

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When I set out to write a book about the natural history of breasts, I knew I'd have to answer some awkward questions about my book topic. At a... Continue »
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Wood, Water, and Light: Classic Wooden Boats

by Benjamin Mendlowitz

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Twenty-four wooden boats are featured in this volume, among them classic sailing yachts and rugged schooners as well as smaller wooden craft. Each is accompanied by an in-depth description of the design and history of the vessel, exterior and interior photographs, a profile drawing, and a layout detailing its structure.

Synopsis:

A celebration of the beauty of the wooden boat and the diversity of the wooden boat tradition.
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About the Author

The late Joel White was a writer, naval architect, and boat builder.Benjamin Mendlowitz is America's premier photographer of wooden boats. He has produced the Calendar of Wooden Boats® since 1983. He lives in Brooklin, Maine.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780393033274
Author:
Mendlowitz, Benjamin
Author:
White, Joel
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Sailing
Subject:
Pictorial works
Subject:
Boats and boating
Subject:
Ships & Shipbuilding - General
Subject:
Boats and boating -- Pictorial works.
Subject:
Sailing - General
Subject:
Nautical - General
Copyright:
1988
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Series Volume:
491-010
Publication Date:
19920431
Binding:
HARDCOVER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
11.38x10.26x.69 in. 2.81 lbs.
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