Swept by Wind and Wave

Published by (Cape Town: Howard Timmins, no date)

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Seller: Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA, Gqeberha, South AfricaChristison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA

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8vo; original red boards, lettered in black on spine; pictorial dustwrapper; pp. 224, incl. index; line drawings as head-pieces. Dustwrapper ever so slightly rubbed; earlier owner's name signed on front pastedown; pages somewhat browned, as usual; some foxing. Good to very good condition. "The sea and the queer things that came out of it, were very much matters of daily converse to the forebears of South Africans, often now living so far inland that perhaps it is difficult for them to realise how vital the sea once was to their existence. So many wrecks have appeared off the South African coast, the author's selection of the most interesting has not been an easy task, but here, with the glitter of scattered treasure, the remote chill of the southern icelands, the rescues and the tragedies, is the story told. Ranging from the earliest days of our history to the last world war, this fascinating book will enthrall all those who love - and sometimes hate - the sea.".

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Title
Swept by Wind and Wave
Author
Speight, W. L.
Publisher
(Cape Town: Howard Timmins, no date)
Dust jacket
Dust Jacket Included
Binding
Hardcover

Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA

Gqeberha, South Africa

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AbeBooks seller since July 18, 2000

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Christison Rare Books operates as a mail order business, based in Port Elizabeth. Whereas we stock thousands of books on a wide variety of subjects, our focus has always been on SE Africa - its peoples, wildlife and history. The sole proprietor is Lindsay Christison. Although we do not run an open book shop, prospective customers who would like to examine items described in our on-line list of stock are welcome to make an appointment.

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Natural History, Travel, South Africa, African anthropology, African languages, African exploration, Natal Colony, Zulu People

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