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The allure of wooden boats, a rare sight in America, is explored through the construction of two distinct vessels at a Martha's Vineyard boatyard. Michael Ruhlman combines engaging reportage and personal reflection to delve into the craftsmanship and the vibrant stories of those involved in this nearly lost art. With rich details and a focus on the sea, this work appeals not only to wooden boat enthusiasts but also to craftspeople, nature lovers, and readers of captivating nonfiction.
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Wooden Boats, Michael Ruhlman
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- 2002
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- Title
- Wooden Boats
- Subtitle
- In Pursuit of the Perfect Craft at an American Boatyard
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Ruhlman
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Publisher
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9780142001219
- Category
- Social sciences, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The allure of wooden boats, a rare sight in America, is explored through the construction of two distinct vessels at a Martha's Vineyard boatyard. Michael Ruhlman combines engaging reportage and personal reflection to delve into the craftsmanship and the vibrant stories of those involved in this nearly lost art. With rich details and a focus on the sea, this work appeals not only to wooden boat enthusiasts but also to craftspeople, nature lovers, and readers of captivating nonfiction.