The Cruise Of The Fleur-De-Lys In The Ocean Race (1905)

By Lewis A. Stimson and Lewis Atterbury Stimson

Book Overview

The Cruise Of The Fleur-De-Lys In The Ocean Race is a book written by Lewis Atterbury Stimson and first published in 1905. The book tells the story of a yacht race across the Atlantic Ocean, in which the Fleur-De-Lys, a luxurious yacht owned by Stimson himself, participated. The book describes the journey of the yacht from New York to the Azores, and then on to the finish line in Gibraltar. Along the way, Stimson provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by the crew, as well as the joys and pleasures of life on board a luxury yacht. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the ocean, the weather, and the various ports of call, as well as the people Stimson met along the way. The Cruise Of The Fleur-De-Lys In The Ocean Race is a fascinating glimpse into the world of ocean racing and the lifestyle of the wealthy at the turn of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165651149
• ISBN13: 9781165651146
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"