Against Wind and Weather - The History of Towboating in British Columbia

Language: English

Published by Douglas & McIntyre (Educational) Ltd., Vancouver, 1981

088894327X / 9780888943279

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258 pages including index. "The blend of anecdote, humour and hard information brings to life the history of men and ships along the British Columbia coast. Every turn of the story is accompanied by superb photographs - over 150 from a wide range of private and public sources." - from dust jacket. Remnant of prior owner's address label atop decorated front free endpaper else clean and unmarked. Light wear overall. Binding solid. Very nice copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Against Wind and Weather - The History of Towboating in British Columbia anecdote, humour and hard information brings to life the history of men and ships along the British Columbia coast. Every turn of the story is accompanied by superb photographs -.

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Title
Against Wind and Weather - The History of Towboating in British Columbia
Author
Drushka, Ken
Publisher
Douglas & McIntyre (Educational) Ltd., Vancouver
Publication year
1981
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
088894327X
ISBN 13
9780888943279
Edition
First Edition.
Seller catalogs
British Columbia, Nautical

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