Wooden Boats

There are fewer than 10000 wooden boats in America but the circulation of <b>WoodenBoat</b> magazine exceeds 180000. What is it about these boats that has captured the popular imagination? With his lively blend of reportage [and] reflection (<b>Los Angeles Times</b>) Michael Ruhlman sets off for a renowned boatyard in Martha's Vineyard to follow the construction of two boats-Rebecca a 60-foot modern pleasure schooner and Elisa Lee a 32-foot powerboat. Filled with exquisite details and stories of the sea this exciting exploration of a nearly forgotten craft and the colorful personalities involved will enthrall wooden boat owners as well as craftspeople of every stripe nature enthusiasts and fans of compelling nonfiction.