“The author of The Yachtsman's Guide' is already known to the public through his former works. The present volume is a thoroughly practical exposition of the rules which should govern yachtsmen in handling their boats. Taken altogether, the book is a very complete and useful manual for those for whom it is intended, and written by one who knows what he is talking about."-Toledo (Ohio) Blade.

"aptain Howard Patterson, a noted author of scientific nautical works, has just issued a new book entitled The Yachtsman's Guide,' which in a clear and vigorous manner expounds such sailing and navigating rules as are of great value for the yachtsman in genera, the contained matter being far superior to that of any other publication professing to deal with kindred subjects. Such a book has been long needed, and all yachtsmen should feel it encrubent upon them to possess a copy of the work. The writer has won for himself through this latest effort a high reputation as an instructor of nautical lore."-Hudson Co.

Captain Patterson has recently published a valuable work entitled "The Yachtsman's Guide,' which, as its name implies, is intended for the use of owners and misters of yachts; but it is of practical use to any one who contemplates taking a trip on a pleasure boat. It is divided into three parts, and is a compendium of valuable information on the sut 'ect of navigation, and everything pertaining to sailing or managing a vessel or yacht. It is probable that there has never been a book published which so fully covers this particground. The writer is not only a practical sailor, but he possesses the happy faculty imparting his information to others."-Delaware Republican.

A very complete work, whose title indicates its purpose in general. The author has the experimental knowledge necessary to make such a guide valuable, and a simple and lucid way of imparting it. The work is complete, without being burdened with unnecessary matter, is thoroughly systematic, and, better still, is so expressed that nobody can misunderstand it.”—Chicago (Ill.) Times.

"Captain Howard Patterson, the author of a number of nautical works, has rendered the fraternity of yachtsmen a valuable assistance by compiling 'The Yachtsman's Guide.' and thus placing at their disposal, in a compact and convenient form, an epitome of all that the amateur salt needs to know. The book treats of the compass, quadrant, log, barometer, chronometer, etc., explains a convenient method of log-book keeping, teaches the rudiments of scientific navigation, and devotes a long chapter to the subject of yacht discipline. A valuable feature of the book is a complete glossary of nautical terms."-Brooklyn (N. Y.) Times.

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The Yachtsman's Guide,' by Captain Howard Patterson, Principal of the New York Navigation School, is a book which contains in condensed form all the information that a yachtsman wants for sailing and handling his boat. In place of having to wade through volumes of technical or algebraic formula, as in all standard works of navigation, the yachtsman has here, in simple English, all that is really necessary for him to sail his own yacht round the world."-Spirit of the Times.

"The study of navigation becomes rather a pleasure than a task to the yachtsman who is provided with 'The Yachtsman's Guide.' Brief, concise, and accurate, treating only of subjects indispensible to the navigator. the book is brimfull of valuable information."-New York Morning Journal.

"The work must be a valuable one to yachtsmen as a book of reference. There is a vast amount of valuable information contained in the third portion of the work in reference to yacht seamanship, discipline, etc."-Oswego (N. Y.) Times-Democrat.

"A valuable and interesting work."-Buffalo (N. Y.) Times.

This book should be in the hand of every yachtsman. It contains a great amount of information, well classified and arranged and of a practical character. Everything that a yachtsman needs to know for the uccessful navigation of his craft he can find in this book. By no means the least impor ant part of the work is that relating to yacht discipline."-Portland (Me.) Press.

"As the author of this manual obse ves ugh there has been a multitude of publications for the benefit of yachtsmen, there been a singular dearth of treatise upon practical navigation and seamanship adapted the wants of yachting men. "The Yachtsman's Guide' seeks to fill that want, and no o Can read Captain Patterson's book without feeling that he has admirably accomplished his obje The treatise is arranged in three parts, which treat progressively of winds, tides, and currents, with simple explanations of such solar phenomena as are necessary to understand taking observations at sea on to minute details of routine work upon a yacht. It is a complete compendium of all that is necessary to navigate and handle either sail or steam yachts. The rules of the sea for vessels meeting, international code of signals and lights, are all laid down in a convenient form. Appended to the 'Guide' is a dictionary of terms, containing explanations of nautical phrases, the different styles and rigs of vessels, an the various parts of a ship. With Captain Patterson's work in hand the amateur navigator is furnished with a practical and thorough guide to the efficient management of his craft at sea. To those especially who cruise along the Atlantic coast-to the currents and other nomena of which Captain Patterson has paid particular attention-his manual will prove most valuable."— Morning Chronicle (Halifax, N. S.)

*** The Yachtsman's Guide,' by Captain Howard Patterson, Principal of the New York Navigation School, is a most valuable rade mecum for yachtsmen- ractical as well as theoretical.”—Morning Call (San Francisco, Cal.)

"A complete treatise on yachting, from a rudimentary essay on navigation successively through practical navigation, seamanship, yacht discipline, etc."-New Orleans (La.) Picayune.

"The Yachtsman's Guide' is a timely and valuable contribution to the literature of navigation, and covers ground which has been neglected in all previous works. It is admirably and systematically arranged to meet the requirements of yachtsmen, starting from a rudimentary treatise on navigation and leading up naturally to practical navigation, thence on to seamanship, handling of steam and sail yachts, yacht organization, etc., and closes with a full dictionary of sea terms."-Detroit (Mich.) Free Press.

"Captain Howard Patterson, Principal of the New York Navigation School, has written a work just adapted to yachtsmen, whether they be amateurs or professionals. He calls it The Yachtsman's Guide,' which it really is. With this book in his possession items possible for a yacht skipper who has never been on an ocean cruise to learn navigation and acquire the knowledge necessary for such a trip. We advise every yachtsman to own a copy."-Evening Item (Lynn, Mass.)

To all interested in marine sport, especially to the young yachtsman, who would know how to sail and be master, as well as owner of his boat, this book is a valuable possession."-Providence (R. I.) Journal.

"A volume whose rules and directions are couched in the simplest language, and which presents a vast array of facts of interest and value to the yachtsman."-New Haven (Conn.) Palladium.

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"Every yacht owner and sailing master should have a copy of this work. It is just the thing needed, and well worth the price."-Perth Amboy (N. J.) Republican.

"No yacht owner should be without a opy of this valuable book."-British Whic (Kingston, Ontario.)

"Every yachtsman should own a copy of this most valuable work."-Yonkers (N. Y.)

Gazette.

A very useful book for those devoted to yachting."-Quincy (Mass.) Patriot.

“A book containing much valuable information with which all yachtsmen should be conversant.'—Camden (N. J.) Post.

"A book which merits all success."--Port Jefferson (L. 1.) Times.

"No other work on navigation and seamanship covers this particular ground with so much minuteness. All owners of pleasure craft will find in The Yachtsman's Guide' an invaluable hand book. The author is an experienced writer on maritime subjects, is thoroughly posted in yachting matters, and presents his information in a clear, concise fashion. which enables even a novice to grasp the facts readily."-Erening Journal (Albany, N. Y.) "It is a work that will interest amateur yachtsmen fully. The book is made up of terse sentences, but the author gives clear expression to his ideas. le is a practical and not a theoretical sailor, and that gives value to the writing."—Chicago (Ill.) Inter-Ocean. Captain Patterson has compiled a most valuable work for the use of yachtsmen, who have not had, before this. any book which was especially adapted to their needs. We consi ter the work a highly desirable one, as it contains about everything that the yachtsman needs to know to enable him to manage his craft properly under all circumstances."-News and Courier (Charleston, S. C.)

“A practical manual for those who really desire to learn the principles of seamanship and navigation, and not for the amateur yachtsman whose energies are expended in fancy and becoming costumes. It is specially written for yachtsmen, and the devotees of this sport will find it well adapted to meet their wants."-San Francisco (Cal.) Chronicle.

"The Yachtsman's Guide' is a book which every amateur sailor ought to have clos at hand. Captain Patterson is a man who handles the subject from the standpoint of long experience, and he is a recognized authority on navigation and kindred subjects. From the beginning to the end there is a growth in interest and value."-Mobile ( Ala.) Register.

"The unusual revival in yachting in Eastern waters has created a demand for books dealing with this interesting sport. The Yachtsman's Guide,' by Captain IIɔward Patterson, Principal of the New York Navigation School is a volume divided into three parts, viz: 1st-Rudimentary Navigation; 2d-Practical Navigation; and 3d--Important Rules relative to yacht management, discipline, a glossary of nautical terms, etc. It is a book that ought to be in the library of every yacht."-Evening Bulletin (San Francisco, Cal.)