Charles E. Nicholson and His Yachts

This magnificent book is the first devoted to Charles E. Nicholson, the most important British yacht designer of the 20th century. Known internationally for his revolutionary designs, Nicholson had a significant influence on the development of yachting, having designed all the British J-class yachts, four America's Cup challengers, and a number of outstanding schooners. The stunning photography captures the exterior grace and interior elegance of these yachts. A fascinating preface chronicles the development of Nicholson's designs from the 1890s to the start of World War II.Hardcover, 10 x 13-3/4, 160 pp, 125 color