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On Land and On Sea chronicles women in yachting during the 20th century. Their lives as workers, caregivers, sportswomen, and spokeswomen are portrayed in magnificent black and white photographs from the internationally renowned Rosenfeld Collection at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut. Margaret Andersen Rosenfeld, daughter-in-law of Stanley Rosenfeld, has scoured the nearly one million photographs in the collection for a sampling that tells the story of women in yachting during the last 100 years. The images depict both the glitz and glamour of yachting as well as the grit and determination that women needed to be successful in this world. Among the images are photos portraying women racers in the America’s Cup in the 1930s, as volunteers in the Red Cross during the first World War and as spokesmodels for the burgeoning recreational boat market. ... Celestial Navigation C elestial navigation is a lost art in an age where GPS navigation equipment can fit in the palm of your hand. John Karl sheds light on this ancient skill and makes it as easy to understand as possible. He explains the concepts with clear language and easy-to-understand diagrams. ... C.C. Lockwood’s Atchafalaya Deep in the heart of Louisiana, America’s largest swamp wilderness lies relatively untouched by progress. Since 1973, award-winning nature photographer C.C. Lockwood has documented this natural treasure capturing its haunting beauty. His love affair with Atchafalaya comes to life in his latest collection of stunning color photos. ...
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