THE NEW MARITIME HISTORY OF DEVON VOLUME II

Michael, Stephen Fisher, Basil Greenhill, David J Starkey, Joyce Youngs (eds) Du

ISBN 10: 0851776337 / ISBN 13: 9780851776330

Published by Conway Maritime Press Ltd, 1994

About this Item

A very good quality signed hardcover copy in a good dustcover. Some shelfwear to the dustcover and some top page end spotting. The spine is straight, the binding is good and the text and photos are bright and clean. A heavy book. Please see photos.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1736617127592

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE NEW MARITIME HISTORY OF DEVON VOLUME II
• Publisher: Conway Maritime Press Ltd
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0851776337
• ISBN 13: 9780851776330
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

This second of a two-volume maritime history of Devon covers the story of the county's maritime affairs, from the late-18th century to the present day. These were years of great development in Britain's maritime activities, both naval and mercantile, and this volume tells the story of Devon's participation in these events. The book contains 26 chapters covering a wide array of subjects, including the county's role in the Napoleonic and Revolutionary Wars, the shipbuilding industry, steamship enterprise and emigration, shiphandling and the hazards of the Devon coastline, the relationship with the Royal Navy during World War II, and the story of the county's fishing industry.