Against Wind and Weather: The History of Towboating in British Columbia by Drushka, Ken

Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, 1981. (CAD) First Edition No markings, Fine in Very Good Dust jacket with a small faint spot to the base of the spine panel, visible only from the verso (back side) . Boards, illus endpapers, 258pp, index. B&W historic photos. Drushka lives in Campbel River (2.9 JM HOZ 401/6. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Vancouver BC: Douglas & McIntyre. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. 088894327X . Signed by Author; DJ and boards show very light shelf wear.; Signed by author on title page. A bright, solid book. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector. Decorative endpapers, B&W photos throughout. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 258 pages .

U.S.A.: Douglas & McIntyre, 1981. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. First Thus. 25.7 x 21.6 x 1.8 cm-tight, clean, unmarked, illustrated.

Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, 1981. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). SIGNED by author to title page. page edges toned, dustjacket with rubs and light edgewear. 258pp w/index..

Douglas & McIntyre, 1981. Book. Good. Hardcover. Ex-library spine label and pocket removal damage. Otherwise pretty good condition..

Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, 1981. Large format, 8 1/2" x 10". Owner name top of title page. 258 pages with comprehensive index and many B&W illustrations from photos. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover in Dust Jacket. Near Fine Plus/Near Fine Plus.

Drushka, K: 1981 Canada, hardcover with dustjacket 258 pages, with many photos, with index of tugs. ISBN 088894327x In very good condition The History of Towboating in British Colombia

Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre (Educational) Ltd.. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. 088894327x . 258 pages including index. "The blend of anecdote, humour and hard information brings to life the history of men and ships along the British Columbia coast. Every turn of the story is accompanied by superb photographs - over 150 from a wide range of private and public sources." - from dust jacket. Remnant of prior owner's address label atop decorated front free endpaper else clean and unmarked. Light wear overall. Binding solid. Very nice copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Against Wind and Weather - The History of Towboating in British Columbia anecdote, humour and hard information brings to life the history of men and ships along the British Columbia coast. Every turn of the story is accompanied by superb photographs - .

Douglas & McIntyre, 1981-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Canada: Douglas & McIntyre (Educational) Ltd.. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. 088894327x . Signed by author upon title page. 258 pages. Index. Archival black and white illustrations. Endpapers decorated with detailed schematic diagram of a large B.C. Tug. "Towboats, the workhourses of international shipping, have special significance along North Amnerica's northwest coast. The rich though often inaccessible resources there have given rise to one of the most innovative and important towboat industries in the world. This book is a history of that industry, and of its growth from the first steam tugs of the late 19th century to the sturdy and efficient diesel tugs of today." - from dust jacket. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A high-quality copy of this engaging work.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Ken Drushka Tugboats Bc British Columbia Coast History Vessels… Read More