Sloop: Restoring My Family's Wooden Sailboat—An Adventure in Old-Fashioned ValuesSimon and Schuster, 2014-02-11 - 337 psl. Now in paperback, Daniel Robb’s Sloop proves he “is a craftsman… with words as well as with a hammer, as he constructs a charming tale that both details the technical nature of boatbuilding and captures the essence of the past, present, and future of a New England maritime community” (Publishers Weekly). • Interest in the environment and ecology: Daniel robb decided to restore his family’s well-worn wooden sailboat in appreciation for its craftsmanship and out of respect for the environment for which it was intended. Sloop’s tribute to the simple life and one’s environment will resonate with sailing enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship. • Timeless values: robb voices an ethic in which things are valued and appreciated, especially well-designed objects that still have years of useful life in them. While die-hard sailors or woodworking fanatics will love this book, robb’s skill as a writer also makes this a fascinating read for anyone. His humorous account of his on-the-job learning experience and of the eccentric characters who share his values and helped him will delight readers. “Robb writes of his painstaking restoration of a rotted 12½- foot herreshoff that had floated on memory and emotion, and finally again on water.…a gem.” —David Mehegan, The Boston Globe “Whether you’re an old-time boat builder, a wooden boat enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates words woven together masterfully, you’ll enjoy Sloop.” —Kathleen Szmit, Barnstable Patriot Author of Crossing the Water, Daniel Robb has been an editor of academic journals, a teacher, a political consultant on a congressional campaign, and a proprietor of a literary services business. He has also worked at sea on schooners, taught sailing, and raced in national competitions. Robb lives in Pelham, Massachusetts. |
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... through the roof on either side of the peak . Then I had to nail down the hundred- plus cap shingles that would curl over the mesh , covering the ridge . At the end I would drive four nails into the last Map of Buzzards Bay 1 Sloop.
... through the roof on either side of the peak . Then I had to nail down the hundred- plus cap shingles that would curl over the mesh , covering the ridge . At the end I would drive four nails into the last Map of Buzzards Bay 1 Sloop.
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... side of that cap shingle down . Bend the shingle over the ridge . Nail the right side down . Slide forward , squeezing the roof between the knees .
... side of that cap shingle down . Bend the shingle over the ridge . Nail the right side down . Slide forward , squeezing the roof between the knees .
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... side down . Reach for more nails in the pouch . Bend the shingle over the ridge . Nail the right side down . Slide forward . " Hey Danny , you want a coffee ? ” yelled up Carlton , who worked with my cousin . He stood in blue coveralls ...
... side down . Reach for more nails in the pouch . Bend the shingle over the ridge . Nail the right side down . Slide forward . " Hey Danny , you want a coffee ? ” yelled up Carlton , who worked with my cousin . He stood in blue coveralls ...
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... side of the moraine , almost to sea level , and then stopped at the mouth of my lane , and looked to my right . Between two houses I could see a beach with Buzzards Bay beyond . Dark grey seas were crashing there after their long fetch ...
... side of the moraine , almost to sea level , and then stopped at the mouth of my lane , and looked to my right . Between two houses I could see a beach with Buzzards Bay beyond . Dark grey seas were crashing there after their long fetch ...
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... side . This seemed to me a particularly rude invasion , and it was clear that soon she would have been encircled by the thicket , and reclaimed by another sort of steward . As I continued my examination , I found that there was some ...
... side . This seemed to me a particularly rude invasion , and it was clear that soon she would have been encircled by the thicket , and reclaimed by another sort of steward . As I continued my examination , I found that there was some ...
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