ISBN: 9780884482314 - snow squall: the last american clipper ship (33 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. In the middle of the nineteenth century American clipper ships astounded the maritime world with their amazingly swift passages to and from faraway seaports, bringing back exotic and valuable cargoes of tea, spices, and silk. Of all those clippers, only one remains: the Maine-built snow squall, whose bow section was rescued from the remote Falkland Islands by the Snow Squall Project in the 1980s. This book begins (and ends) with an unusual volunteer archaeological expedition in the aftermath of the Falkland War but quickly becomes a maritime detective story, as snow squall's story is pieced together further with information gleaned from shipping lists, newspaper accounts, disaster books, and diaries. Her world turns out to be a fascinating one, from the laying of her keel at the Butler yard in South Portland in 1851; to her captain's problems with storms, unruly crews, and attempted piracy; her owner's attempts to keep her profitable when news of her markets thousands of miles away was months old, and her cargo wouldn't be delivered until months later; and her last captain's heroic efforts to repair his badly damaged ship after going aground near Cape Horn in 1864.…

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.

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. In the middle of the nineteenth century American clipper ships astounded the maritime world with their amazingly swift passages to and from faraway seaports, bringing back exotic and valuable cargoes of tea, spices, and silk. Of all those clippers, only one remains: the Maine-built snow squall, whose bow section was rescued from the remote Falkland Islands by the Snow Squall Project in the 1980s. This book begins (and ends) with an unusual volunteer archaeological expedition in the aftermath of the Falkland War but quickly becomes a maritime detective story, as snow squall's story is pieced together further with information gleaned from shipping lists, newspaper accounts, disaster books, and diaries. Her world turns out to be a fascinating one, from the laying of her keel at the Butler yard in South Portland in 1851; to her captain's problems with storms, unruly crews, and attempted piracy; her owner's attempts to keep her profitable when news of her markets thousands of miles away was months old, and her cargo wouldn't be delivered until months later; and her last captain's heroic efforts to repair his badly damaged ship after going aground near Cape Horn in 1864.…

Condizione: very_good.

Condizione: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good.

Hard Cover. Condizione: fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: fine. ca. 10" tall; 301pp including index; b/w photos & ils; color photos on dust jacket. Hardcover (dj).

hardcover. Condizione: Good.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. First Edition. This is a Fine copy of the first edition . The dust jacket is rated as good - it has a number of chips around the edges. There is also a small stain to the rear cover of the book - about and inch.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House, 2001. 1st edition, 2nd printing, F/F. Book and dust jacket have very little wear. 82 b & w illustrations of drawings, paintings, photos and over one dozen maps, 11 schematic drawings of the various plans and measurements of this historic ship. Includes chapter notes, expedition members and supporters, plans and lines, bibliography and index. Follow all 13 voyages throughout the world from 1851-1864. The ship eventually went aground near Cape Horn. The full story on one ship in the later years of sail. Nice copy, 301 pp.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. HARDCOVER, w/dj. nearly AS NEW. First printing, July 2001, 301p. SIGNED and briefly inscribed by author. Please email w/questions or to request picture(s); refer to our book inventory number. Free media mail shipping. LOC ALPHA/AUTH/HC. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. 302 pages, text clean and tight. Black and white photos. DJ has not been clipped and is in a cover. It has been inscribed on fly page by past owner. Full number line 1-10.

Hardcover. Condizione: Used-Very Good. 0th Edition. Cloth, d.j. Some shelf-wear; small tear to d.j. on back cover. Else clean copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Used-Very Good. 0th Edition. Cloth, d.j. Some shelf-wear. Else clean copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. In Very Good+ condition and Very Good+ dustjacket. In the middle of the nineteenth century American clipper ships astounded the maritime world with their amazingly swift passages to and from faraway seaports, bringing back exotic and valuable cargoes of tea, spices, and silk. Of all those clippers, only one remains: the Maine-built snow squall, whose bow section was rescued from the remote Falkland Islands by the Snow Squall Project in the 1980s.This book begins (and ends) with an unusual volunteer archaeological expedition in the aftermath of the Falkland War but quickly becomes a maritime detective story, as snow squall's story is pieced together further with information gleaned from shipping lists, newspaper accounts, disaster books, and diaries. Her world turns out to be a fascinating one, from the laying of her keel at the Butler yard in South Portland in 1851; to her captain's problems with storms, unruly crews, and attempted piracy; her owner's attempts to keep her profitable when news of her markets thousands of miles away was months old, and her cargo wouldn't be delivered until months later; and her last captain's heroic efforts to repair his badly damaged ship after going aground near Cape Horn in 1864. Winer of the John Lyman Book Award, 2002 -- North American Society for Oceanic History.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. near fine. First edition. 7 x 10 in. Blue cloth boards. Condition is FINE ; like new on all points. DJ is VERY GOOD ; minor wear, remains of a sticker on front. Naut. Stax.

Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 301 pages. Hardcover. B/w illustrations throughout. Blue cloth cover boards, gilt title on spine. Dust jacket unclipped, excellent. Binding good. Spine straight. Pages unmarked. Record # 33512.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Bound in blue cloth with silver print on spine , this book is in near fine condition and signed by the author on the title page. The uncut ($30) jacket is very good, now in protective cover. This recounting of the Snow Squall's history and the recovery of her bow section in the Falklands is illustrated with photographs, and a set of measured drawings. Indexed.…

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. 1st Edition. A new copy with dust jacket still in the original shrink wrap.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. 1st Edition. First edition 2001, first printing stated. Hardcover in full cloth with DJ. Condition new, square tight and crisp book, no markings of any kind, no names no underlinings no highlights no bent page corners, Not a reminder. DJ new, bright and shiny, no tears no chips no edgewear, Price Not clipped. 4to, 329 pages, illustrated with drawings and photographs, bibliography, index.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. This is a fine copy of the first edition (1st printing). The dust jacket is Fine but for a small (quarter inch) closed tear to one corner. This copy is Signed by the author on the title page: "For Bruce with regards." Includes photographs. Index. Bibliography. Signed by Author(s). …

Hardcover. Condizione: Very good +. Condizione sovraccoperta: very good. First printing. 7 x 10 in. Cloth boards. Inscribed by Dean on title pg. Condition is VERY GOOD+ ; covers clean, no shelf wear. BInding tight, text unmarked. DJ is VERY GOOD ; clean, minor edge wear. Naut. Stax.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Dustjacket included. Later Edition. ISBN 0884482316. Hardback. Later printing. Near Fine Condition books in Near Fine Condition Dustjackets with $30.00 original price on front flap. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. As new condition. We have placed dustjackets in brodart protective covers. No Signature.…

Condizione: Good. Original boards, silver lettered spine, numerous (full page) b/w illustrations (including photographs), 8vo.

Condizione: Very Good. Signed Copy . Like New dust jacket. Signed by author on title page.

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