Series |
Sabin Americana : History of the Americas, 1500-1926 Sabin Americana : History of the Americas, 1500-1926. UNAUTHORIZED
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Partial contents |
The yachts of America -- Hobbs, the American artisan / Henry Howard Paul -- The Yacht America -- The Royal Yacht Club "in a fix" -- Facetiae -- Naval banquet to the officers of the Frigate St. Lawrence -- English views of American genius, skill, and enterprise -- Fast man -- Naval architecture -- Triumph of American skill -- The yacht victory -- Power's "Greek slave" / Adrienne -- Edward K. Collins, Esq. -- Hon. Daniel Webster on national prowess -- Complimentary dinner to the owners of the Yacht America -- Palmer's legs -- Britain's verdict -- Council and prize medals -- Close of the Great Exhibition -- Grand farewell banquet to Americans in London -- Conclusion. List of prize awards. |
General note | Based in large measure on articles published in the periodical press. |
General note | Includes index. |
General note | Reproduction of original from Yale University Libraries. |
General note | Sabin no. 72472. |
References |
RLIN, CTRG06-B258 |
Reproduction note | Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2005. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements. |