Buyboats are part of the Chesapeake’s maritime heritage. They evolved from the sailing schooners, bugeyes, pungies, and log canoes so familiar in the Bay’s background. One of the most amazing features of all these boats-sail, conversions, or new is the way they were built or modified. Chowning has written the definitive work on the history of these boats. By including the personal narratives of the people who were involved with them, the author has presented a generous slice of life on the Bay, spanning many decades.

Tidewater Publishers, 2003. Hardcover. 260 pages. 8 × 11. Autographed by the author.