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Kowal, Bron
JAGUAR - History and Family Tree
This beautifully illustrated book is a collector's item for any "Big Cat" fancier. from 1936 when the Jaguar name first appeared, through the succeeding years to the XJS, they're all here in color photos with explanatory text.

This is an oversize hardcover book with dust jacket, in Very Good condition, with one detached page,
still in place. It was published in 1983 by Exeter Books. 11" x 8-1/2", 50 pages. ISBN 0-671-06253-0.

$5.95. Media Mail shipping in the U.S. $2.00 (5323)

Austin, Alan; and Harvey, Chris
GREAT CLASSIC CARS
Here's an outstanding collection of the world's greatest marques in a richly illustrated presentation
of 45 of the greatest motor cars ever built, with the background of each model, technical data and tales behind their creation. Hispano-Suiza, Cord-Duesenberg, Ferrari and Porsche are just a sampling.

This is an oversize hardcover book with dust jacket, both in Like-New condition.
It was published in 1986 by Crescent Books. 8-1/2" x 11", 192 pages. ISBN 0-517-61671-8.

$7.95 Media Mail shipping in the U.S. $2.50. (5322)

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Farmer, Charles J.
The DIGEST Book Of CANOES , KAYAKS & RAFTS
This is the How-To book of floating, and tells you everything you need to know before embarking on your floating adventures. It covers techniques and equipment selection; trip logistics; stream selection and rating systems with timetables; how to "read" the water; camping, fishing and hunting with float boats; and much more. Many, many black and white photos illustrate the points being made. This is an oversize softcover book in Good condition, an oldie but goodie published in 1977 by DBI Books, Northfield, IL. 8-1/4" x 10-3/4", 192 pages.
$6.95. Ins. Media Mail shipping $3.25. (3736)

Halsey, Adam
THE CLASSIC AMERICAN FARM TRACTOR
Adam Halsey's family has farmed the same area of eastern Long Island, NY since 1747, and he is a serious chronicler of the indispensable tractor. His book invites you to browse through the pictorial record of farm tractor evolution from the beginnings through the 1950s, when the era of conglomeration so reduced the number of manufacturers that the tractor enthusiast was forced to
look backward to find the golden era of the classic American farm tractor. Wonderful photos, from the Rumley OilPull (1909) and the Samson Iron Horse (1919) to John Deere. A true segment of our
history.
This is an oversize hardcover book in Like-New condition. It was published in 1993 by Smithmark Publishers, Inc. 9-1/2 x 12-3/4, 112 pages.
$7.95. Ins. Media Mail Shipping $3.50. (3229)

Henderson, Richard
SAIL AND POWER, A Manual Of Seamanship
Written to instruct the U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen in the essentials of small-boat handling and seamanship under sail and power, this vintage book covers elementary seamanship; the theory of sailing; helmsmanship and maneuvering under sail; sails and rigging; basic racing; sailboats under power and power boats;
yard patrol craft; and etiquette afloat; along with many appendices, drawings, diagrams, and photos, and much more (even signal flags and pennants).
This is an oversize cloth hardcover book with dust jacket, the book in Very Good condition, the dust jacket with signficant edge damage, This is the Second Edition, published in 1973 by the Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, MD. 8-1/2" x 11", 304 pages.
$7.95. Ins. Media Mail shipping $4.00. (3808)

Kiesling, Stephen
THE COMPLETE RECREATIONAL ROWER & RACER
A former U.S. Olympic Team rower tells us that rowing is a magical sport and a perfect exercise for the entire body, which can be as relaxing as strolling or as demanding as running. There are rowing shells to match any level of experience, and rowing is easy to learn. Tis book takes you from proper technique on using rowing machines to selecting and outfitting a shell. Includes a buyer's guide on the major recreational shells, more than 110 photos showing you how to
adjust your boat to fit your body, how to create a fitness program with rowing, and all the secrets of training and racing.
This is an oversize softcover book in Like-New condition. It is a First Edition, published in 1990 by Crown Publishers, Inc. 8-1/2" x 11", 150 pages.
$8.50. Ins. Media Mail shipping $3.25. (3955)