Project Gutenberg 2013-02-02 Public domain in the USA. 611 Sullivan, Edward, Sir 1852 1928 Brassey, Thomas Brassey, Earl 1836 1918 Brassey, Thomas, Sir Pritchett, R. T. (Robert Taylor) 1828 1907 Pritchett, Robert Taylor Seth-Smith, C. E. Watson. G. L. (George Lennox) 1851 1904 Yachting, Vol. 1 Produced by StevenGibbs, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Yachting, Vol. 1" by Sir Edward Sullivan et al. is a comprehensive exploration of yachting as both a sport and leisure activity, written in the late 19th century. This volume is part of the Badminton Library series, which aims to provide thorough insights into various British sports and pastimes. The text likely covers a range of topics related to yachting, from personal anecdotes to technical aspects, appealing to enthusiasts, novices, and anyone interested in maritime pursuits. The opening of the work introduces the concept of yachting as a form of paradise, contrasting different interpretations of pleasure and leisure associated with the sea. Sir Edward Sullivan shares his personal experiences and preferences in yachting, emphasizing the joy and fulfillment found in sailing as opposed to steaming. He discusses various aspects of yachting culture, including the camaraderie among sailors and yacht crews, and presents his views on the evolution of yachting, touching upon the charms of both sailing and steam-powered vessels. The narrator's reflections set the tone for a deeper exploration of yachting practices and philosophies, inviting readers to appreciate the intricacies of this beloved pastime. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41971/41971-h/images/coverpage.jpg Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Yachts Yachting Yacht racing GV Text Category: Travel Writing Category: British Literature Category: Sports/Hobbies 1280039 2025-08-17T05:33:04.303648 text/html 1211267 2024-10-23T13:49:27 text/html 4512382 2025-08-17T05:33:28.120077 application/epub+zip 4528340 2025-08-17T05:33:09.222196 application/epub+zip 429552 2025-08-17T05:33:06.865201 application/epub+zip 5048378 2025-08-17T05:33:38.343017 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4980406 2025-08-17T05:33:24.712050 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 708842 2022-09-19T08:05:10.945856 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 917692 2025-08-17T05:32:58.625677 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 897910 2024-10-23T13:49:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18987 2025-08-17T05:33:38.571979 application/rdf+xml 7373 2025-08-17T05:33:07.130142 image/jpeg 1622 2025-08-17T05:33:07.000141 image/jpeg 4922487 2025-08-17T05:33:04.678721 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia