Herreshoff Yachts: Seven Generations of Industrialists, Inventors and Ingenuity in BristolPaperback, 31 July 2007

From 1893 to 1920, Bristol's Herreshoff clan designed and built so many undefeated America's Cup sailboats that enthusiasts refer to the era as The Herreshoff Period. In this intimate portrait, Simpson tackles the achievements of a New England dynasty that has attained the pinnacle of sailing fame and success.