Wooden Walls to Distant Shores - Capt. John Aa. Wilson (Hardback, c.1980s)

 

Wooden Walls To Distant Shores, A Maritime Concoction and the Regina Maris Saga  

An unusual book by a retired ship Master but would appeal to anyone interested in the sea and early voyages. The early section is commentary on shipping: "The ships of any age express the needs and ambition of the people who built them--a progress in design as voyages became longer, more difficult and consequent discovery of new lands--crudely to the greatest, sailing ships shared a certain elegance and frailty--qualities much contrasted to the dangers which faced them." At the back of the book there are additional pictures taken on the voyage of "Regina Maris". Introduction with part of the "Regina Maris" saga..

 

Hardback, DJ, b/w ill., 335pp. Loose addenda included.

 

Condition: VG used - VG covers, DJ, binding and pages. No inscriptions or writing.

ISBN: N/A

 

Published:  Published by the Author, Oslo, Norway, c.1980s

 

Weight: 1380 gms

 

Size: 26 x 19 cms.

 

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