Observations on Some Points of Seamanship; with Practical Hints on Naval Oeconomy
Published by J. J. Hadley, Cheltenham, 1824
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Seller: Ten Pound Island Book Co., Gloucester, MA, U.S.A.Ten Pound Island Book Co.
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Cheltenham: J. J. Hadley, 1824. A classic work on manning and operating ships of the Royal Navy, which even considers such practices as allowing women on board, impressment, and other evils of the day, as well as every possible nautical operation and evolution. Scott 557. Front outer hinge cracked, else a very good copy bound in half calf over marbled boards. 22 cm. xii, 290 pp. . A classic work on manning and operating ships of the Royal Navy, which even considers such practices as allowing women on board.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Observations on Some Points of Seamanship; with Practical Hints on Naval Oeconomy
- Author
- Griffiths, Captain Anselm John
- Publisher
- J. J. Hadley, Cheltenham
- Publication year
- 1824
- Binding
- Hardcover
Ten Pound Island Book Co.
Gloucester, MA, U.S.A.
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