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The Lady Maud: Schooner Yacht (1896)

The Lady Maud: Schooner Yacht (1896)

Russell, William Clark

Hardcover

20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Law

ISBN10: 1165031558
ISBN13: 9781165031559
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Lady Maud: Schooner Yacht (1896) is a book written by William Clark Russell, a British writer famous for his nautical and sea adventure stories. The book is a detailed account of the construction and launch of the Lady Maud, a schooner yacht built in 1896. The Lady Maud was commissioned by Charles Plumtre Johnson, a wealthy British businessman and yachtsman. The book describes the design, construction, and launch of the yacht, as well as the various features and amenities that were included in its design. Russell also provides a detailed account of the yacht's maiden voyage, which took place in 1896. The Lady Maud sailed from Cowes, on the Isle of Wight, to Norway, where it participated in a regatta. Russell describes the journey in vivid detail, including the challenges and triumphs that the crew faced along the way. Throughout the book, Russell provides insights into the world of yachting in the late 19th century, including the latest technological advancements, the social status associated with owning a yacht, and the various customs and traditions that were part of the yachting world. Overall, The Lady Maud: Schooner Yacht (1896) is a fascinating account of the construction and launch of a luxury yacht in the late 19th century, written by a master storyteller of the sea.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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