""A Practical Course In Wooden Boat And Ship Building"" is a comprehensive guide on the fundamental principles and practical methods of building wooden boats and ships. Written by Richard Montgomery Van Gaasbeek and originally published in 1919, this book provides detailed instructions and illustrations on everything from selecting the right wood and tools to constructing the hull, deck, and interior of a wooden vessel. It covers a range of boat and ship styles, including canoes, sailboats, and steamboats, and includes information on rigging, finishing, and maintenance. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in traditional boatbuilding techniques or looking to build their own wooden vessel.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.