Looking For A Ship

Looking For A Ship

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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: John Mcphee
Binding: Hardback
Published: Farrar Straus Giroux, 1990

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

John McPhee’s Looking For A Ship presents a compelling non-fiction account of the U.S. Merchant Marine, chronicling the lives of the men and women who navigate the world's oceans. This insightful narrative details the challenges and camaraderie aboard a cargo vessel, illustrating the vital role of maritime transport in global commerce. McPhee’s signature journalistic style captures the gritty realities and quiet heroism of a demanding profession, offering readers a vivid portrait of life at sea. The work argues for a deeper appreciation of this often-overlooked industry, revealing its complexities and human stories with precision and empathy.

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Description

Author: John Mcphee
Binding: Hardback
Published: Farrar Straus Giroux, 1990

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

John McPhee’s Looking For A Ship presents a compelling non-fiction account of the U.S. Merchant Marine, chronicling the lives of the men and women who navigate the world's oceans. This insightful narrative details the challenges and camaraderie aboard a cargo vessel, illustrating the vital role of maritime transport in global commerce. McPhee’s signature journalistic style captures the gritty realities and quiet heroism of a demanding profession, offering readers a vivid portrait of life at sea. The work argues for a deeper appreciation of this often-overlooked industry, revealing its complexities and human stories with precision and empathy.