The Sailmaker's Common Place Book

The Sailmaker's Common Place Book: Or The Practical Construction Of Jibs For Yachts, Steam, Sailing, And All Classes Of Vessels is a book written by W. Cuthbert Dyce and originally published in 1876. This book is a comprehensive guide to the construction of jibs for all types of vessels, including yachts, steamships, and sailing ships. The author provides detailed instructions on the materials and tools needed for jib construction, as well as step-by-step instructions for the various stages of the process. The book also includes diagrams and illustrations to help readers visualize the construction process. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in sailmaking or the construction of sailing vessels. It is a fascinating look at the practical skills and knowledge required to build and maintain sailing ships, and it provides a valuable historical perspective on the art of sailmaking.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.