by H.W. Patterson
A comprehensive navigation guide for yachtsmen. As Patterson himself states in his Preface,"While there are many excellent works on navigation and seamanship, it is a fact that up to the present time there has not existed a book written for, and especially adapted to, the needs of yachtsmen. It was the recognition of this want which induced the author to publish 'The Yachtsman's Guide'. By reference to Part I, it will be seen that the book starts from a rudimentary point, that article succeeds article in proper order, so that when the first section is intelligently disposed of, a substantial foundation for the reception of practical navigation has been prepared. Part II treats on practical navigation. In addition to this, Part III of the volume is devoted to yacht organization, handling of steam and sail yachts under various circumstances, seamanship, valuable rules, etc., forming, the author believes he can consistently claim, the strongest possible combination to rely upon for the success of a yachting work." First published in 1865.
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