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Wooden Boats

In Pursuit of the Perfect Craft at an American Boatyard

In Pursuit of the Perfect Craft at an American Boatyard

By Michael Ruhlman

By Michael Ruhlman

By Michael Ruhlman

By Michael Ruhlman

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Apr 30, 2002 | ISBN 9780142001219

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Apr 30, 2002 | ISBN 9781440684159

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    About Wooden Boats

    There are fewer than 10,000 wooden boats in America, but the circulation of WoodenBoat magazine exceeds 180,000. What is it about these boats that has captured the popular imagination? With his “lively blend of reportage [and] reflection” (Los Angeles Times), Michael Ruhlman sets off for a renowned boatyard in Martha’s Vineyard to follow the construction of two boats-Rebecca, a 60-foot modern pleasure schooner, and Elisa Lee, a 32-foot powerboat. Filled with exquisite details and stories of the sea, this exciting exploration of a nearly forgotten craft and the colorful personalities involved will enthrall wooden boat owners as well as craftspeople of every stripe, nature enthusiasts, and fans of compelling nonfiction.

    About Wooden Boats

    There are fewer than 10,000 wooden boats in America, but the circulation of WoodenBoat magazine exceeds 180,000. What is it about these boats that has captured the popular imagination? With his “lively blend of reportage [and] reflection” (Los Angeles Times), Michael Ruhlman sets off for a renowned boatyard in Martha’s Vineyard to follow the construction of two boats-Rebecca, a 60-foot modern pleasure schooner, and Elisa Lee, a 32-foot powerboat. Filled with exquisite details and stories of the sea, this exciting exploration of a nearly forgotten craft and the colorful personalities involved will enthrall wooden boat owners as well as craftspeople of every stripe, nature enthusiasts, and fans of compelling nonfiction.

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    About Michael Ruhlman

    MICHAEL RUHLMAN is the author of twelve nonfiction books, including The Soul of a Chef, and has coauthored many cookbooks, such as The French Laundry Cookbook with Thomas Keller.

    About Michael Ruhlman

    MICHAEL RUHLMAN is the author of twelve nonfiction books, including The Soul of a Chef, and has coauthored many cookbooks, such as The French Laundry Cookbook with Thomas Keller.

    Product Details

    Category: Science & Technology | Biography & Memoir

    Paperback | $25.00
    Published by Penguin Books
    Apr 30, 2002 | 352 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-7/16 | ISBN 9780142001219

    Category: Science & Technology | Biography & Memoir

    Ebook | $14.99
    Published by Penguin Books
    Apr 30, 2002 | 336 Pages | ISBN 9781440684159

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    Praise

    “Wooden Boats describes in loving detail how these vessels are made. . . . Mr. Ruhlman consistently comes through with touching lyricism.” —The Wall Street Journal

    “Ruhlman’s deft blending of boatbuilding description and seagoing lore will satisfy even the fussiest of wooden-boat enthusiasts.” —WoodenBoat magazine

    Table Of Contents

    Wooden Boats – Michael Ruhlman Prologue
    One: Rebecca
    Two: Elisa Lee
    Three: The Voyage of Tappan Zee and Beyond
    Four: The Workmanship of Risk
    Five: Rebecca, Elisa, and Jane Dore
    Epilogue
    Postscript
    Acknowledgments and Sources

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