Some of the most beautiful motor yachts in the world are featured in this photographic history, which begins in 1830 with the commission of the first private steam vessel in England. 220 duotone photos.
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Some of the most beautiful motor yachts in the world are featured in this photographic history, which begins in 1830 with the commission of the first private steam vessel in England. 220 duotone photos.
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Add this copy of Golden Century: Classic Motor Yachts, 1830-1930 to cart. $25.00, very good condition, Sold by Hennessey + Ingalls rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by W. W. Norton & Company.
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Used-Very Good. The history of sailing yachts has been recounted often, but these magnificent motor yachts, although far more popular in their time, have been largely neglected. They were the playthings of the very rich, men who competed with one another to have the fastest, longest, and most up-to-date motor yacht. Many of these vessels rivaled great mansions in both the luxury and the quality of their workmanship. And they cost fortunes to build and maintain. This book is a loving look at some of the most beautiful motor yachts in the world, beginning in 1830 when the first private steam vessel was commissioned in England, the 120-foot Menai. It would be followed by more lavish private boats, some powered by gas, others by diesel. As one can see from the beautiful photographs in this book, all were elegant. Ross MacTaggart documents here a world that has largely vanished, a world where small fortunes were spent tastefully. Some of the most beautiful motor yachts in the world are featured in this photographic history, which begins in 1830 with the commission of the first private steam vessel in England. 220 duotone photos. BEAUTIFUL COPY! ! ! wrapped in complimentary Brodart dust jacket protector...
Add this copy of The Golden Century: Classic Motor Yachts 1830-1930 to cart. $37.96, good condition, Sold by BookHolders rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gambrills, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by W. W. Norton & Company.
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