Yachting, Vol. 2

"Yachting, Vol. 2" by R. T. (Robert Taylor) Pritchett is a book that explores the sport of yachting, especially its history in Britain during the 1800s. The book talks about how yachting started, looking at important people and yacht clubs, like the Royal Yacht Squadron, along with big yacht races and how yachts were designed. Early on, it shows how England has always loved ships, mentioning Queen Elizabeth and King Charles II, and points out how excited people were about building and racing yachts way back then, sharing stories about old yachts and the people who made them. The tone is celebratory, highlighting how yachting has become a big part of culture and sports.