A Stoker's Log
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Henry Vincent
Binding: Hardback
Published: JARROLDS Publishers LONDON, 1930
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded and dull spine. Marks and specks on boards. Foxing on prelims and book block. Clean text.
A Stoker's Log chronicles the arduous life and experiences of a ship's stoker, presenting a vivid and authentic account of the maritime world from below deck. This compelling narrative details the relentless heat, physical demands, and camaraderie found within the engine room. It illustrates the often-overlooked human element behind the power and propulsion of early 20th-century vessels. The work conveys a gritty, firsthand perspective, immersing readers in the challenging realities faced by those who fueled the great ships.
Author: Henry Vincent
Binding: Hardback
Published: JARROLDS Publishers LONDON, 1930
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded and dull spine. Marks and specks on boards. Foxing on prelims and book block. Clean text.
A Stoker's Log chronicles the arduous life and experiences of a ship's stoker, presenting a vivid and authentic account of the maritime world from below deck. This compelling narrative details the relentless heat, physical demands, and camaraderie found within the engine room. It illustrates the often-overlooked human element behind the power and propulsion of early 20th-century vessels. The work conveys a gritty, firsthand perspective, immersing readers in the challenging realities faced by those who fueled the great ships.