Cape Breton: Ships and Men by John P Parker
by John P Parker
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
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Ivoryton, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
Self Published, 1967 2019-08-23. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Private Printing, 1st Ed., 1967, Hardcover with DJ, 8vo-over 7" - 9", 197pp.. Inscribed by author on title page. Taped in letter from author. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ DJ in mylar wrap. "Ships and Men is an anthology from the classic writings of Captain John P. Parker. The book features Cape Breton Island's rich history of wooden shipbuilding, and of the men who plied the world's oceans under sail. It includes Parker's story of the life and death of the deep-sea schooner St. Clair Theriault - his personal experience as an extraordinarily unsuccessfil shipowner. A joy to read, Ships and Men is a lasting portrait of Capt. Parker's passion and of Cape Breton's seafaring heritage" from rear cover wrap.
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- Bookseller
- Resource for Art and Music Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- SKU1002873
- Title
- Cape Breton: Ships and Men by John P Parker
- Author
- John P Parker
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Self Published
- Date Published
- 1967 2019-08-23
- Keywords
- Inscribed, signed, wooden ships, sailing, Caper Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, DJ, dust jacket, Samuel F. Manning
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