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Beard, Daniel Carter, 1850-1941 · New York, C. Scribner's sons · leaf 196
all nautical matters, but no detailed description of thelarger craft will be given. All that is aimed at here is togive the salient points, so that the youngsters will knowthe name of the rig when they see it. The Cat. There is a little snub-nosed American who, in spite ofher short body and broad… … of her saucy looks, but on account of her accommodatingmanners. Possessing a rare ability for quick movement, and awonderful power to bore her way almost into the very eyeof the wind, or with double-reefed sail todash through the storm or gently slide upalongside of a wharf or dock as easily as…
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