Now in paperback, Daniel Robbâs Sloop proves he âis a craftsman⊠with words as well as with a hammer, as he constructs a charming tale that both details the technical nature of boatbuilding and captures the essence of the past, present, and future of a New England maritime communityâ (Publishers Weekly).
âą Interest in the environment and ecology: Daniel robb decided to restore his familyâs well-worn wooden sailboat in appreciation for its craftsmanship and out of respect for the environment for which it was intended. Sloopâs tribute to the simple life and oneâs environment will resonate with sailing enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship.
âą Timeless values: robb voices an ethic in which things are valued and appreciated, especially well-designed objects that still have years of useful life in them. While die-hard sailors or woodworking fanatics will love this book, robbâs skill as a writer also makes this a fascinating read for anyone. His humorous account of his on-the-job learning experience and of the eccentric characters who share his values and helped him will delight readers.
âRobb writes of his painstaking restoration of a rotted 12Âœ- foot herreshoff that had floated on memory and emotion, and finally again on water.âŠa gem.â âDavid Mehegan, The Boston Globe
âWhether youâre an old-time boat builder, a wooden boat enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates words woven together masterfully, youâll enjoy Sloop.â âKathleen Szmit, Barnstable Patriot
Author of Crossing the Water, Daniel Robb has been an editor of academic journals, a teacher, a political consultant on a congressional campaign, and a proprietor of a literary services business. He has also worked at sea on schooners, taught sailing, and raced in national competitions. Robb lives in Pelham, Massachusetts.