Cruises In Small Yachts And Big Canoes: Or Notes From The Log Of The Watersnake, The Logs Of The Water Rat And Viper (1883)

""Cruises In Small Yachts And Big Canoes: Or Notes From The Log Of The Watersnake, The Logs Of The Water Rat And Viper"" is a book written by H. Fiennes Speed, originally published in 1883. The book is a collection of travelogues that describe the author's experiences on various cruises in small yachts and big canoes. The book is divided into three parts, each of which is based on a different logbook. The first part is based on the log of the Watersnake, the author's small yacht. The second part is based on the log of the Water Rat, a larger yacht that the author owned. The third part is based on the log of the Viper, a big canoe that the author used for exploring small rivers and streams. The book provides detailed descriptions of the author's adventures, including encounters with wildlife, storms, and other challenges. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the author's journeys. Overall, ""Cruises In Small Yachts And Big Canoes"" is an engaging travelogue that offers a glimpse into the world of yachting and canoeing in the late 19th century.With Remarks On Anchorages For Small Craft.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.