Tramps And Ladies: My Early Years In Steamers (SIGNED)
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: Sir James Bisset
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus and Robertson, 1959
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Blue cloth with silver lettering. Map endpapers. Colour frontis.
This compelling maritime memoir, Tramps And Ladies: My Early Years In Steamers, chronicles the formative experiences of a seasoned seafarer during the golden age of steam. It vividly recounts the author's initial voyages, presenting a fascinating contrast between the arduous life aboard cargo vessels and the elegant world of passenger liners. The narrative illustrates the challenges and camaraderie of life at sea, detailing the evolution of a young man into a respected maritime professional. Readers will discover a rich tapestry of adventures and observations from a bygone era, all told with a captivating blend of wit and profound insight.
Author: Sir James Bisset
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus and Robertson, 1959
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Blue cloth with silver lettering. Map endpapers. Colour frontis.
This compelling maritime memoir, Tramps And Ladies: My Early Years In Steamers, chronicles the formative experiences of a seasoned seafarer during the golden age of steam. It vividly recounts the author's initial voyages, presenting a fascinating contrast between the arduous life aboard cargo vessels and the elegant world of passenger liners. The narrative illustrates the challenges and camaraderie of life at sea, detailing the evolution of a young man into a respected maritime professional. Readers will discover a rich tapestry of adventures and observations from a bygone era, all told with a captivating blend of wit and profound insight.