New York: Sturgis & Walton Company, 1913. "To most of us the sea is an adventure to which we gladly go and from which we return with relief. To others it is romance, vaguely enticing, dimly alluring, always maintaining its distance. To Captain Nelson the sea is a place where men are bred, toil, live, struggle and so reach their desired haven." 374 pp. Blue cloth covers with image of boats on front cover, title in gilt on front and spine. Cover corners are bumped and rubbed, edges rubbed, light wear/scuffing to cover faces, wear to spine, spine ends are bent and starting to fray. Spine slightly cocked. Interior pages are lightly browning, small number of foxing spots. Book in VG- condition.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good-. Illus. by Illustrations. Size: Approx. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". Memoir.

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Bookseller: Bee Creek Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 007477
Title: YANKEE SWANSON: CHAPTERS FROM A LIFE AT SEA
Author: Nelson, Captain A. W
Illustrator: Illustrations
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good-
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Sturgis & Walton Company
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1913
Keywords: Memoir, Sailing, Boat
Bookseller catalogs: Ships/Boats;
Size: Size: Approx. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"

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