Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 232
tout laidcord (cotton, or hemp), sewn around the edges andforming small loops at the clews, makes a desirablefinish, but is not absolutely necessary. Instead,small brass or galvanized rings may be sewn to theclews. These rings must be large enough to catcheasily on the pins or knobs in the… … THE OLD STYLE OF SKATE-SAILING. to the wind without reefing, that this is hardlynecessary. The cross-yards are quite light. Bamboo, five-eighths of an inch thick at the smaller end, isprobably heavy enough for the largest practicable 2 14 EVERY BOY HIS OWN ICE-BOAT. [January, sail. They must be…
Children's literature
Internet Archive · UNC Libraries · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.