Under Sail

Under Sail is a non-fiction book written by Lincoln Colcord, a sailor and writer who spent most of his life at sea. The book is a collection of essays and stories about his experiences on various sailing ships during the early 20th century. Colcord's writing is vivid and poetic, capturing the beauty and danger of life at sea, as well as the camaraderie and hardships of the sailors who crewed these ships. He describes the different types of vessels he sailed on, including schooners, brigantines, and clippers, and the different routes they took, from the coast of Maine to the South Pacific. The book also includes illustrations by the author, as well as photographs of the ships he sailed on. Under Sail is a classic of maritime literature, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of seafaring and adventure.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.