Boat-Building and Boating

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Beard, Daniel Carter, 1850-1941

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Boat-Building and Boating" by Daniel Carter Beard is a practical how-to guide written in the early 20th century. This work targets beginners in the art of boat-building, including both boys and men, and offers step-by-step instructions for constructing a range of watercraft, from simple log rafts to more complex canoes and skiffs. Beard's approach emphasizes self-reliance and resourcefulness as essential skills for anyone interested in navigating ponds, lakes, or streams. The opening of the book introduces the author's intention to cater to novice boat builders rather than professionals. Beard begins with practical insights, such as the misconception about the buoyancy of various woods and offers a method to construct a simple craft-a 'logomaran'-that enables adventurers to cross streams. He details the materials needed, the construction process, and advises on selecting appropriate logs while highlighting the importance of understanding physics in boat design. This sets the tone for a hands-on guide that encourages readers to seek enjoyment in building their own boats and exploring the waters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Emmy, Henry Gardiner, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Illustrated by the author.

Release date is 2013-11-18