The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-03

traits and Biographical sketches of prom
inenI Yachismen ale given as we'll as the
illustrations of the various yachts with a
description of their dimensions, capacity
and record.
An example of the character of the
work can be found in the history of the
San Francisco Yacht Club. Six pages
are devoted to Is, and include faithful
illustration OF the clubhouse with Sausa-
Tito in the background, pictures of all the
principal yachts of the club, together
with names and records Of all. Then
there is an excellent group OF portraits of
the officers of the club. Almost as much
space is devoted to the Corinthians. A
description OF the Pacific Club will be
given in the succeeding volume. The
PHI otOgrayuTeS OF the Leading yachts Of the
country are real works Of art. The volume
contains over 600 photo etchings OF yachts
and clubhOuSeS, nearly 200 half-tone
Vignettes Of yachtsmen and 40 full-page
haif-tone portraits Of commanders, be-
sides 100 haIf-tone photographers of yachts
and cluOhOuses.
From the following list of the contents
Of the volume before Us some idea of the
scope Of the work can be obtained: ''Ev0-
luton of the Yacht" History of Yacht
ing, Yachting in the United States"
Cost OF Yachting ana Yacht Decora-
TONS" Type of Yacht" "CenterbOard,"
Rig of Yachts Speed Records of Sail
ing Yachts. Trophies"
The second volume will contain lead
ing chapter relative to the introduction of
steam as a motor power and of the various
motor powers, whether petroleum, naph-
tina, water jets or explosions, from time to
time introduced. The second chapter Will
be the history Of the America cup. Follow
ing this will come the history of such
yacht clubs as 10 not appear in the first
volume. The vessels, cruisers and war
ships OF the American navy will appear as
photographers, and description of the same
will be given. Numerous photographers,
photO-etchDgs Of yachts and half-tOne por-
traits will embellish the volume.
The yachtSmen of America certainl "
owe to themselves that the enterprise and
broad ideas Of the publishers of this
should be heartily Endorsed. New York:
psny. 155 Broadway
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cOurtship, however, his Breton wife
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b1f material additions have been made Ia
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