Beschreibung:
Stan Grayson is widely known for his books and articles about American yachting and small-craft history, and the American automobile and marine engine industries. After receiving a Master's Degree in English from Pennsylvania State University followed by Army service in Vietnam, Stan pursued a career that has included stints as a newspaper reporter, photographer, and automotive industry consultant, but most of all as a writer. He is the author of many articles and books. His work has appeared in Automobile Quarterly, Nautical Quarterly, Yankee, and WoodenBoat, among other publications.
This collection of twenty articles from the pages of WoodenBoat magazine represents a wide-ranging and important account of American yachting history. In newly written behind-the-scenes introductions, award-winning author and historian Grayson discusses why he found each topic important and shares interesting research tidbits and reader reactions.