There Was A Ship: Patsy Adam-Smith's Story Of Her Years At Sea

There Was A Ship: Patsy Adam-Smith's Story Of Her Years At Sea

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Condition: SECONDHAND

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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Dust jacket present, slight wear and fading on edges. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact.

A vivid maritime memoir, There Was a Ship chronicles the seafaring adventures of one of Australia's most beloved writers and historians, Patsy Adam-Smith. The book details her formative years living and working aboard ships, presenting an intimate portrait of life at sea during a remarkable era in Australian maritime history. Written with warmth, humour, and an eye for the extraordinary in the everyday, Adam-Smith brings to life the characters, vessels, and remote waterways she encountered on her voyages. A sequel to Hear the Train Blow, this memoir stands as a compelling testament to a life lived with curiosity and courage on Australia's inland and coastal waters.

Author: Patsy Adam-Smith
Format: Hardback

Genre: Maritime history

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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Dust jacket present, slight wear and fading on edges. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact.

A vivid maritime memoir, There Was a Ship chronicles the seafaring adventures of one of Australia's most beloved writers and historians, Patsy Adam-Smith. The book details her formative years living and working aboard ships, presenting an intimate portrait of life at sea during a remarkable era in Australian maritime history. Written with warmth, humour, and an eye for the extraordinary in the everyday, Adam-Smith brings to life the characters, vessels, and remote waterways she encountered on her voyages. A sequel to Hear the Train Blow, this memoir stands as a compelling testament to a life lived with curiosity and courage on Australia's inland and coastal waters.