A PASSAGE IN TIME, ALONG THE MAINE COAST BY SCHOONER

Peter Spectre

ISBN 10: 0393029972 / ISBN 13: 9780393029970

Published by W. W. Norton, New York, 1991

About this Item

9 x 10 in. Cloth boards. Signed by Spectre with inscription on title pg. Condition is VERY GOOD ; very clean, minimal wear, upper text edge slightly foxed. BInding tight, text unmarked. DJ is VERY GOOD ; clipped, minimal edge wear. Naut. Stax. Seller Inventory # 48459

Bibliographic Details

Title: A PASSAGE IN TIME, ALONG THE MAINE COAST BY ...

Publisher: W. W. Norton, New York

Publication Date: 1991

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very good

Dust Jacket Condition: very good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: first edition as stated.

About this title

Synopsis:

This hardback edition of A Passage in time is now out of print, making it a rare nautical book. The book is a graceful tribute to schooners, past and present, Peter Spectre weaves anecdotes and the rich and wonderful history of Maine into a long voyage. Interspersed throughout are over one hundred of Benjamin Mendlowitz's luminous colour photographs of the majestic boats. It will captivate armchair travelers, the many thousands who sailed on the vessels, history buffs and those who simply can't resist beautiful books about sailing.

• 210 pages, h/b, still shrink-wrapped

Synopsis:

Wooden schooners have graced the waters of coastal Maine for more than 100 years as fishing boats, freighters and now as vessels for tourists. Peter Spectre's lively text mixes anecdote with the wonderful history of Maine schooners, as he describes the enduring popularity of schooners for boat lovers the world over. Ben Mendlowitz's luminous photographs reveal the magnificent lines of the boats and the enticing way they cut through the water. This book is at once an informative account of the schooner's role in Main maritime history, a testament to the beauty of the coastal region and a celebration of the people living in the area.