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CHAPTER XX.. The Queen’s Yacht.—Yachts of the R. Y. Club, Their Build and

Walks and Talks of an American Farmer in England (part 2 of 2) · Frederick Law Olmsted — chapter 3 of 30 · ~42 words · public domain

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The Queen’s Yacht.—Yachts of the R. Y. Club, their Build and Rig.—Comparison with American Yachts and Pilot-boats.—Seamanship.—Cut of Sails.—The Navy-yard at Portsmouth.—Gun-boats.—Steamers.—Naval Force of Great Britain.—Evening at Portsea.—Curiosity.—About Boasting and some English Characteristics.—Conversation with a Shopkeeper on the “Glory of England.” 159

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