Language: English
Published by Dalhanna Press, Stromness, 1998
ISBN 10: 0953455300 ISBN 13: 9780953455300
Seller: Jim's Old Books, Kirkwall, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Ashman, Iain (illustrator). First Edition. Some fading to spine of unclipped dustwrapper, also slight creasing to edges of same. Otherwise a good clean tight copy of this hard-cover book. Memoirs of the author, originally from Orkney, including his service in the Merchant Navy during WW2 and afterwards, his struggle with alcoholism, and his return to Orkney, eventually becoming head of the Stromness Nautical School. Signed and inscribed by the author on title page. 460pp, b&w illustrations. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author.