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[unpaginated]; 25.5 x 20.5 cm.; sewn bound; black-and-white & color; edition size unknown; unsigned and unnumbered; offset-printed Exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with show held jointly at Kent Fine Art and Curt Marcus Gallery, New York, November 17 - December 31, 1987. Curated and with an essay by Douglas Blau. Artists include Troy Brauntuch, Ralph Albert Blakelock, Thomas Moran, Charles Wilson Peale, Johannes Vermeer, William Merritt Chase, Randy Dudley, Chesley Bonestell, Norman Rockwell, John Bowman, Thornton Oakley, Caspar David Friedrich, James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Cindy Sherman, Hans W. Hannau, Stanford Gifford, William Cameron Menzies, Ricahrd Bergh, Winslow Homer, Joseph M. Newman, Stanley Kubrick, Hugh Ferriss, Arnold Genthe, Mark Innerst, Eugene Medard, Eugene Chaperon, Joseph Wright of Derby, David Deutsch, Thomas Eakins, Charles West Cope, Charles Lewis Fusell, C.E. Swaye, Thomas Anshutz, George Pal, Virgil Mirano, Howard Hawkes, Jack Conway, Charles H. Stephens, Johann Zoffany, John Ferguson Weir, Walter Dorwin Teague, Thomas Cole, Jan Christiaensz, Virgil Mirano, Jack Goldstein, Komar & Melamid, William L. Sonntag, Hubert Robert, Bonfils, Elihu Vedder, Edwin Dickinson, William Bradford, Jospeh Mallord, William Turner, Frederic Edwin Church, Michael Zwack, Arnold Böcklin, Alain Resnais, Karl Friedrich Schinkel, George Caleb Bingham, Thomas Wilmer Dewing, Joseph Hirsch, Fernand Khnopff, James Rosenquist, Giuseppe Pellizza Da Volpedo, Chuck Rogers, Angelo Morbelli, Gustave Caillebotte, Michele Zalopany, Edward Hopper, John Singer Sargent, and Rembrandt van Rijn. Includes an image index. Fair. Water damage to top right corner of second half of the catalogue with light staining and rippling; final four pages are stuck together and previous page was also stuck but has been separated resulting in surface tearing of page. Rubbing of cover edges. 7 mm. tear and bumping to spine and 2 mm. tear to bottom edge of spine. Sold "as-is." Due to the size of this item, additional shipping charges will be required for international orders.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. At 102 years old, Captain Hugh M. Stephens remains a master of his craft. In Still Afloat, he charts a course through a century of maritime history, offering a rare, first-hand account of the Merchant Marines that shaped America's naval dominance and global commerce.Born in an era when steam was giving way to diesel and navigation meant celestial calculations rather than GPS coordinates, Captain Stephens entered the rigorous world of maritime training at the State University of New York Maritime College. His memoir opens a window into a vanished world: the grueling intensity of wartime preparation, the unforgiving demands of life at sea, and the transformation of a young cadet into a commanding officer responsible for crew, cargo, and the safe passage of vessels worth millions.From his early days learning the fundamentals of seamanship to his eventual command of legendary vessels, Stephens witnessed and participated in pivotal moments of the 20th century. His career spanned the critical years of World War II and beyond, when Merchant Mariners served as the unsung lifeline of the Allied war effort, delivering troops, equipment, and supplies across submarine-infested waters. These mariners suffered one of the highest casualty rates of any service during the war, yet their contributions have often been overlooked in historical accounts.Still Afloat is more than a personal narrative-it is a historical document that preserves the voice of a generation rapidly disappearing. Captain Stephens writes with the precision of a navigator and the wit of a seasoned storyteller, bringing to life the technical complexities of operating massive cargo ships, the camaraderie and conflicts of life aboard, and the profound responsibilities of command. His accounts of navigating by sextant, managing engines that could propel thousands of tons through stormy seas, and making split-second decisions that meant the difference between safe harbor and disaster offer readers an authentic glimpse into a profession that built global trade as we know it.The memoir also chronicles Stephens' life ashore-his transitions between sea and land, his professional engineering career, his family, and his ongoing commitment to maritime education and veterans' causes. At over a century old, he remains engaged, sharp, and determined to share the lessons learned from a life lived with salt in the blood and a steady hand on the wheel.Written with honesty, humor, and remarkable attention to detail, Still Afloat captures the poetry of the sea alongside its harsh realities. Stephens does not romanticize his experience; instead, he offers a clear-eyed assessment of what it meant to dedicate a life to the maritime profession during one of history's most turbulent periods. His observations on leadership, duty, technical mastery, and the changing nature of seafaring provide valuable insights for historians, maritime professionals, veterans, and anyone interested in the human stories behind America's industrial and military might.This is essential reading for those interested in World War II history, maritime heritage, the Merchant Marine service, and the personal narratives that illuminate our understanding of the past. Captain Stephens' century of experience, combined with his gift for storytelling, makes Still Afloat a significant contribution to maritime literature and American military history.Still Afloat is a testament to resilience, expertise, and the enduring spirit of those who answered the call to serve on the world's oceans. Captain Stephens' memoir ensures that the story of the Merchant Marines-and the remarkable individuals who sailed them-will not be lost to time. At 102, Captain Hugh M. Stephens offers a rare first-hand account of the Merch Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Still Afloat-A Life at Sea and Ashore--Not Overboard Yet | Hugh M Stephens | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | MOTHLIGHT PRESS - A Wrenn Legacy | EAN 9798295616976 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…