Boat-Building and Boating by Daniel Carter Beard
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Beard, Daniel Carter, 1850-1941 |
|---|---|
| Title | Boat-Building and Boating |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Emmy, Henry Gardiner, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | VM: Naval science: Naval architecture, Shipbuilding, Marine engineering |
| Subject | Boatbuilding |
| Subject | Boats and boating |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44228 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-44228-0 |
| Release Date | Nov 18, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 895 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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