"_It is difficult to understand how anyone who takes a delight
in hunting can afford to be without this valuable
book._"--_Chamber of Commerce Bulletin, Portland, Ore._
"_This book will prove an invaluable manual to the true
sportsman, whether he be a tyro or expert._"--_Book News
Monthly._
"_Its closing chapter on field etiquette deserves careful
reading._"--_N.Y. Times._
=THE YACHTSMAN'S HANDBOOK. By Commander C.S. Stanworth, U.S.N. and
Others.= Deals with the practical handling of sail boats, with some
light on the operation of the gasoline motor. It includes such
subjects as handling ground tackle, handling lines and taking
soundings, and use of the lead line; handling sails, engine troubles
that may be avoided, care of the gasoline motor and yachting
etiquette.
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