""Treatise On Stay-Sails: For The Purpose Of Intercepting Wind Between The Square-Sails Of Ships And Other Square-Rigged Vessels"" is a book written by Henry Heathcote and originally published in 1824. The book is a comprehensive guide to the use of stay-sails, a type of sail that is used to intercept wind between the square-sails of ships and other square-rigged vessels. The book covers the history of stay-sails, their construction, and their use in different weather conditions. It also includes detailed instructions on how to rig and set up stay-sails, as well as tips on how to maintain them. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both sailors and non-sailors alike. It is an important historical document that provides insight into the development of sailing technology and the evolution of sailing practices in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.