The Track of the Golden Bear: The California Maritime Academy Schoolships (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: Walter W. Jaffee
Binding: Hardback
Published: Glencannon Pr, 1996
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
The Track of the Golden Bear presents a richly detailed maritime history chronicling the legacy of the California Maritime Academy’s schoolships. This nonfiction work traces the evolution of the Academy’s training vessels—from their early incarnations to the modern-day Golden Bear—illustrating how generations of cadets were shaped by life at sea. Jaffee documents the ships’ voyages, technical specifications, and the rigorous routines that defined cadet training, offering insight into the discipline and camaraderie that underpin maritime education. The book argues for the enduring importance of hands-on experience in preparing future mariners, while also capturing the cultural and historical significance of these floating classrooms.
Author: Walter W. Jaffee
Binding: Hardback
Published: Glencannon Pr, 1996
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
The Track of the Golden Bear presents a richly detailed maritime history chronicling the legacy of the California Maritime Academy’s schoolships. This nonfiction work traces the evolution of the Academy’s training vessels—from their early incarnations to the modern-day Golden Bear—illustrating how generations of cadets were shaped by life at sea. Jaffee documents the ships’ voyages, technical specifications, and the rigorous routines that defined cadet training, offering insight into the discipline and camaraderie that underpin maritime education. The book argues for the enduring importance of hands-on experience in preparing future mariners, while also capturing the cultural and historical significance of these floating classrooms.