Dive into the thrilling history of the prestigious "America's" Cup Races with this comprehensive account by Herbert Lawrence Stone. From its humble beginnings to its evolution into a global spectacle, this book chronicles the legendary races, the innovative yachts, and the colorful personalities that have defined this pinnacle of competitive sailing. Explore the challenges, triumphs, and controversies that have shaped the "America's" Cup, making it a captivating read for sailing enthusiasts and sports historians alike. Revisit the classic matchups and groundbreaking technological advancements that have marked each era of this enduring competition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.