Yacht Racing. The Aerodynamics of Sails and Racing Tactics.
CURRY, Manfred, [[Hector Hugh, MUNRO], ]
Revised and enlarged from the German by Robert W. Atkinson and Charles E. Curry. [First English Edition.]
NEAR FINE COPY OF THE FIRST ENGLISH EDITION
Published: G. Bell, 1928
Stock code: 50440
Price: £84.00
8vo., First Edition thus, with portrait frontispiece, and very numerous photographs, illustrations and diagrams in the text; green cloth, gilt back,a near fine copy.
First English edition of Curry's study, a revised and enlarged version of the German original of 1925. Curry's professional scientific understanding to the aerodyamics of sail led to a highly successful racing career, during which he competed in over 1400 races, wining many hundreds. VERY SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION.