This is the story of a childhood spent in a Welsh countryside still in the 19th century and a boyhood spent in the arduous 'sail-in-trade' of northern Europe before World War II, providing a description of the old coastal sailing ships, their crews and the work they did.
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This is the story of a childhood spent in a Welsh countryside still in the 19th century and a boyhood spent in the arduous 'sail-in-trade' of northern Europe before World War II, providing a description of the old coastal sailing ships, their crews and the work they did.
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Used-Very Good. VG hardback in Good dust jacket. Minor wear at head of dust jacket spine; owner's name on front free end paper, otherwise a bright, clean copy.
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An autobiography of the early years of this intrepid traveller, from his childhood in Meirionnydd, West Wales between the Wars to boarding ships...255pp. F/F.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 0370304721.
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Very Good. Good Dust Jacket. Size: 8x5x0; the dust jacket is slightly creased at the edges with some surface scratches, not price clipped. the dust jacket has a large water stain at the bottom edge, the stain can be seen from the inside. the front endpaper has a small date stamp. A Steady Trade is the story of a childhood in Whales and a boyhood on the arduous "sail-in-trade" of Northern Europe before World War II. It is a charming, nostalgic reminiscence of a lost world, a childhood in a Welsh countryside still in the 19th century, of a time when chantey-singing sailors fought the weather to deliver bricks, coal, even animals around the world, and of a young boy who wanted to experience it all. based on your address. -We can ship from USA and Canada. Specializing in academic, collectible and historically significant, providing the utmost quality and customer service satisfaction. For any questions feel free to email us.
