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By the turn of the twentieth century, racing for the Americaâs Cup was no longer simply a gentlemanâs game. Fraught with danger and political tension, the contest for the Cup had become a showcase of technological innovation and national grit. In 1903, the fabulously wealthy tea tycoon, Sir Thomas Lipton, gave Britainâs most celebrated naval architects carte blanche to produce Shamrock III. In response, the American designer Nathanael G. Herreshoff built Reliance, a defender that was so big and boldâcarrying more canvas than any single-masted vessel ever beforeâthat it ushered in a new era of naval architecture and fundamentally shaped the future of the Americaâs Cup. From conception to construction, through hair-raising sea trials to the grand finale of a race like no other, this beautiful and dangerous vessel comes to life in Temple to the Wind, one of the most exciting sailing stories ever told.
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