In the course of thirteen days in January 1999, four commercial clam boats sank in horrifying succession while working the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, taking the lives of ten men. Husbands, fathers, loners, and drug users, each man was lured to the nation's most dangerous trade by the lucrative wages offered to those who dared to reap the harvest of the ocean. In this compelling maritime tale of risk and danger, acclaimed journalist Douglas Campbell compassionately portrays the destinies of the men who lost their lives ...
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In the course of thirteen days in January 1999, four commercial clam boats sank in horrifying succession while working the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, taking the lives of ten men. Husbands, fathers, loners, and drug users, each man was lured to the nation's most dangerous trade by the lucrative wages offered to those who dared to reap the harvest of the ocean. In this compelling maritime tale of risk and danger, acclaimed journalist Douglas Campbell compassionately portrays the destinies of the men who lost their lives to the Atlantic and the lure of profits from clamming. From the tough and sometimes troubled young men on deck to their families on shore, and the courageous people who tried to rescue them, this narrative memorializes a way of life, and exposes the hazards of this dangerous trade.
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Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo. 288pp, index, bw ills. Or boards in jacket. Near new. Over 13 days in 1999 four commercial clam boats sank in horrifying succession with the loss of ten lives. The author recount the events that shook the commercial fishing industry.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($25.00 price intact). Published by Carroll & Graf, 2002. Octavo. Blue cloth over gray boards stamped in gold. Book is very good; with no writing or names. Binding tight and pages crisp. Spine lean and bump on top corners. Dust jacket is very good with light shelf wear. 288 pages. ISBN: 9780786709700. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
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