The Complet Cruiser The Art, Practice and Enjoyment of Boating L. Francis Herreshoff Illustrations by the Author Inspired by Izaak Walton's The Compleat Angler, this book is accurately subtitled "The Art, Practice and Enjoyment of Boating". A classic in the field, it is a comprehensive survey of boating that has been and will continue to be a joy to all those who find pleasure and recreation on the water. Starting with a kayak-type canoe, Mr. Herreshoff takes us on family-style cruises in American waters, during which all sorts of boats and boating skills are explained while they are used. He tells about the adventures of the crews of the catboat Piscator, the ketch Viator, and the engineless, whaleboat-style ketch Rozinante. There are anecdotes and examples and a wide variety of boat lore in each chapter. There are adventures, races and coastwise cruises and historical harbors to visit. The author, L. Francis Herreshoff, was a leading yacht designer and had wide experience cruising in small and large craft - from canoes and dinghies to Cup Defenders. Although the clarity and wit of the style makes The Compleat Cruiser ideal for the beginner, the boating information will be found of practical value to the experienced cruising man. There is no other book in the boating field quite like this one. It was hailed by experienced boatmen as the best of guides to safe and healthy fun on the water. The Dolphin Book Club says: "Although the reader may not agree with all of Herreshoff's opinions as briskly expressed over 20 years ago, more and more of them seem to be coming back into fashion". SHERIDAN HOUSE From 1980