Description
Book Synopsis: A pictorial tribute to hand-built recreational boats. Not so very long ago, the best pleasure boats were built, not manufactured. They were hand-built to order, of the finest materials: oak, cedar and elm from the Boreal Forest; fir from the Pacific Coast; mahogany from the Honduras; the Philippines and the east coast of Africa. Many of these one-of-a-kind boats were built in the Muskoka Lakes district. Wood and Glory takes readers back to that special era of boating that flowered before World War II. These classic center-drive displacement launches (many still in use today) constitute a distinguished part of the boating legacy on North American waters. Vintage-boat owners and boat-show enthusiasts will love the fine craftsmanship in this wonderful collection of photographs and classic boat history.
The book features text and photos on:
- Classic boats by renowned builders Ditchburn, Duke, Greavette and Minett-Shields
- The best hand-built boats from the turn of the century until World War II
- Unique cruisers, runabouts, streamliners, V-bottoms, hard-chines and more.
Wood and Glory is an excursion to a time of mechanical innovation and design elegance.
Details
Experience a journey back in time with Wood and Glory: Muskoka's Classic Launches. This captivating book pays tribute to the golden age of recreational boats, when craftsmanship and quality reigned supreme. Before mass production took over the boating industry, these pleasure boats were meticulously hand-built to order using the finest materials sourced from the Boreal Forest and beyond. Each page of this pictorial masterpiece showcases the timeless beauty and exquisite details of these one-of-a-kind wooden boats.
Step into the world of renowned builders like Ditchburn, Duke, Greavette, and Minett-Shields as you explore the history of classic boats from the turn of the century until World War II. Immerse yourself in the elegance and creativity of cruisers, runabouts, streamliners, V-bottoms, hard-chines, and more. Wood and Glory is not just a book; it's an invitation to relish in the mechanical innovation and design sensibilities that defined an era.
Whether you're a vintage-boat owner or a passionate boat-show enthusiast, this collection of photographs and boat history will ignite your love for classic wooden boats. Marvel at the fine craftsmanship and attention to detail captured in every image. Let the stories behind these remarkable vessels take you on a nostalgic voyage filled with nostalgia and admiration.
Don't miss your chance to own a piece of boating heritage. Wood and Glory is more than just a book; it's a celebration of passion, artistry, and the timeless allure of wooden boats. Order your copy today and immerse yourself in the captivating world of hand-built masterpieces.
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