787. CROWNINSHIELD, B.B. (INTRODUCTION BY CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS)

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Publisher: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY1940
IVORY CLOTH, BURGUNDY CLOTH LABELS, BEVELLED BOARDS, IN ORIGINAL GLASSINE WRAPPER; TATTERED. This book brings together two old New England families--the Crowninshields from the North Shore and the Adamses from Quincy--in their mutual enthusiasm for sailing. In the 18th century, the Crowninschields were involved in shipping. Charles Francis Adams, scion of the Presidential family, defended the America's Cup. He was dismasted in the first two races, but then went on to win the next three.

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