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A famous boat designer writes an homage to his father and mentor, Nathanael Herreshoff (pronounced 'hair-a-sof'), and family life in Bristol, Rhode Island. The inspired reader is sure to make a pilgrimage to the America's Cup Hall of Fame & Herreshoff Marine Museum located in same city.
First publish date: 1953
Authors: L. Francis Herreshoff
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