9780713658927 - A Funny Old Life: An Anecdotal Romp Through the Sailing Career of Des Sleightholme di Sleightholme, Des (20 risultati)

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Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good+. First. 12mo. A nice copy. Pictorial covers. Yellow titles. Light wear to extrems. Dedication to half title. Book.

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Des Sleightholme, former Editor of Yachting Monthly" for many years, is well known for his irreverent outlook on the Establishment and for his unfailing eye for the funny side of things; here he takes on a hilarious anecdotal romp through his sailing life. From childhood efforts to get afloat at all costs - "if it floats stand on it" - to the tribulations of running a charter boat, the wandering narrative moves from the high drama of a force ten dismasting to the farce of a shattered toilet bowl. The author has a connoisseur's eye for a cock-up.". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. Fine condition, a very little very light shelfwear. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. In.

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. B/W Drawings and Photographs (illustratore). First Edition. SUBTITLED: ` An Anectdotal Romp through the Sailing Career of Des Sleightholme '. The author was editor of the Yachting Monthly (U.K.) in 1966, but he got his sailing start with Spoofer Murphy about 1935 on Wootton Creek. These 186 pages, with GLOSSARY, recount his adventures at sea. (He may remind you of James Herriot for his homey humorous style.) Learn MORE about : storm-surge, bilge-water, barge-master, shipping-lanes, jib-sheet, timber-baulks, twin-keelers, and West Hinder Lightship. Text assisted by b/w photographs and b/w cartoon drawings. Cond : Paper wrapper is white with light yellow lettering. Front cover graphic is a colour photo portrait of the seventy year old sailor-author. Corners, edges and spine all sharp. Colours bright, binding tight. No names, bumps, creases, marks, tears, nor stains. Volume square. Collectible !! Quote (p.31) : " An inland boating lake went bust and rowing skiffs, long neglected and with gaping seams like hungry mouths, went for thirty bob apiece. We bought three and for two quid, a fourteen foot double-pair gig. We planned to do them up and ._._. ." Size: 12mo.

Reprint of the 2001 original. (6), 186, (4) PP with b/w illustrations (line drawings and cartoons by the author and photos). Half title page: cartoon dating from the 1976 London Boat Show. Pictorial soft covers. Fine. 21.5 x 14.

Condizione: New. Des Sleightholme, former Editor of Yachting Monthly for many years, is well known for his irreverent outlook on the Establishment and for his unfailing eye for the funny side of things here he takes on a hilarious anecdotal romp through his sailing life. .

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Des Sleightholme, former Editor of Yachting Monthly' for many years, is well known for his irreverent outlook on the Establishment and for his unfailing eye for the funny side of things; here he takes on a hilarious anecdotal romp through his sailing life.From childhood efforts to get afloat at all costs - 'if it floats stand on it' - to the tribulations of running a charter boat, the wandering narrative moves from the high drama of a force ten dismasting to the farce of a shattered toilet bowl. The author has a connoisseur's eye for a cock-up.'.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Des Sleightholme, former Editor of Yachting Monthly" for many years, is well known for his irreverent outlook on the Establishment and for his unfailing eye for the funny side of things; here he takes on a hilarious anecdotal romp through his sailing life.From childhood efforts to get afloat at all costs - "if it floats stand on it" - to the tribulations of running a charter boat, the wandering narrative moves from the high drama of a force ten dismasting to the farce of a shattered toilet bowl. The author has a connoisseur's eye for a cock-up." Des Sleightholme, former Editor of Yachting Monthly" for many years, is well known for his irreverent outlook on the Establishment and for his unfailing eye for the funny side of things; here he takes on a hilarious anecdotal romp through his sailing life." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condizione: Used: Good. Occasion - Bon Etat - A funny old life (2001) - Poche.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Des Sleightholme, former Editor of Yachting Monthly" for many years, is well known for his irreverent outlook on the Establishment and for his unfailing eye for the funny side of things; here he takes on a hilarious anecdotal romp through his sailing life.From childhood efforts to get afloat at all costs - "if it floats stand on it" - to the tribulations of running a charter boat, the wandering narrative moves from the high drama of a force ten dismasting to the farce of a shattered toilet bowl. The author has a connoisseur's eye for a cock-up." Des Sleightholme, former Editor of Yachting Monthly" for many years, is well known for his irreverent outlook on the Establishment and for his unfailing eye for the funny side of things; here he takes on a hilarious anecdotal romp through his sailing life." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.