This fascinating story of sailing and adventure is also a heart-felt celebration of a man who remains an iconic figure among all sailors who take to the sea alone. In 1883, Howard Blackburn set sail from Gloucester Harbor with another fisherman to fish from a dory. When a sudden squall erupted, the situation they encountered was anything but routine. 57 photos.
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This fascinating story of sailing and adventure is also a heart-felt celebration of a man who remains an iconic figure among all sailors who take to the sea alone. In 1883, Howard Blackburn set sail from Gloucester Harbor with another fisherman to fish from a dory. When a sudden squall erupted, the situation they encountered was anything but routine. 57 photos.
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Seller's Description:
Acceptable. A NICE edition, USEFUL! The spine is cracked where the front cover meets the binding. A whole strip of glue is exposed between the front cover and the binding. The text looks clean. Some water stain marks, old, are a bit visible at the page edge. A former price sticker on the front cover. Light scuff to the paperback cover and the page edge, this book is still in PRESENTABLE condition.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Second printing. "The story of Howard Blackburn, a Glousterman whose incredible exploits at sea became legendary in his own time." 272 pp. plus illustrations. There is a tiny tear in the cloth at the spine head. Otherwise a fine, apparently unread copy. The dust jacket is price-clipped and has light to moderate edgewear. The spine is stained and darkened. In Brodart archival dust jacket protector.
