Millions For Defense: A Pictorial History Of The Races For The America's Cup is a comprehensive book that delves into the history of the America's Cup, the world's oldest and most prestigious sailing race. Written by Herbert L. Stone, the book is a visual treat, featuring a wealth of stunning photographs and illustrations that bring the races to life.The book covers the history of the America's Cup from its inception in 1851 to the present day, exploring the key figures, boats, and races that have made the competition so iconic. Stone provides detailed accounts of the most memorable races, including the famous 1983 victory by Australia II, which ended the longest winning streak in the history of the Cup.In addition to the race coverage, Millions For Defense also delves into the technology and design innovations that have propelled the boats to new levels of speed and performance. The book examines the role of yacht designers and builders in creating the fastest and most advanced boats, and the impact of new materials and technologies on the sport.Overall, Millions For Defense is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of sailing and the America's Cup. With its stunning visuals and detailed accounts of the races, it offers a captivating look at one of the world's most exciting and prestigious sporting events.Illustrations By O. W. Brierly, T. G. Dutton, M. Rosenfeld, N. Currier, And Many Others.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.