Editore: Conway Maritime Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0851779344 ISBN 13: 9780851779348
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Hardback. Condizione: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Editore: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, London, 2003
ISBN 10: 0851779344 ISBN 13: 9780851779348
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Rescue at Sea International is a highly illustrated reference and general interest book which deals with all elements of coastal lifesaving and rescue at sea from the earliest times to the present day. The book is broken into four principle sections. The first section deals with the history of coastal lifesaving, how lifesaving organizations developed (principally in China, Great Britain and continental Europe) and how the humanitarian ideal would eventually spread to other parts of the world. The second section, on the development of rescue craft, deals with the more technical elements of coastal lifesaving and provides a chronology of lifeboat and rescue craft design by profiling milestones in the evolution of these vessels from the earliest pulling and sailing lifeboats to the high-tech, high speed heavy weather motor lifeboats of today. The third section of the book provides a more contemporary view on the subject, profiling many of the prominent countries and maritime rescue organizations now in operation; their development, their rescue craft and their coastal operating environments. Finally, section four provides a brief overview of some of other aspects of coastal and oceanic search and rescue (SAR) network, including radio and satellite communications and the roles of aircraft and offshore patrol vessels in the international maritime SAR structure. Rescue at Sea International is more than just a reference book. Special interest chapters tell the stories of the coastal heroes, and the tragic side of coastal lifesaving, the losses of lifeboats and their crews throughout history. On the technical side there is a chapter dealing with current trends in lifeboat and rescue craft design and technology. Rescue story sidebars are featured in most chapters, these describe some of the most awe inspiring, and harrowing, tales of rescue at sea throughout the ages. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Conway Maritime Press, London, 2003
ISBN 10: 0851779344 ISBN 13: 9780851779348
Da: Babushka Books & Framers, Isle of Wight, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition.
Editore: Conway Maritime Press, London, 2003
ISBN 10: 0851779344 ISBN 13: 9780851779348
Da: George Longden, Macclesfield, Regno Unito
Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. A little rubbed at foot of spine. Jacket has an 8 mm closed tear at head of spine. 275 x 215 mm. [viii] 296 pp + 16 pages of colour photographs. Extensive b&w illustrations in the text. Book.
Editore: Conway Maritime Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0851779344 ISBN 13: 9780851779348
Da: Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, Regno Unito
Membro dell'associazione: PBFA
Prima edizione
Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First edition. 1st 2003. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. Large format. 296 pages. Colour and b/w photos. Corners bumped and rubbed with some surface loss. Contents fine. Pictorial wrapper is edge creased with a couple of small tears. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!.