SEAFARERS~THE WHALERS~TIME LIFE~1979
The Seafarers is a beautiful set of books from TIME LIFE. The subject “The Seafarers†encompasses a wide range of subjects pertaining to ships & sailing. From the history and importance that ships & sailing have played in the exploration of the world, kinds of ships, war at sea, professions of sailors, and much, much more
Each volume measures 11 3/8†X 9 3/8â€
The books are bound in black “leather looking†finish there is a simple tooled or embossed design on the front and back. Neptune is at the top of the spine. The title of each book is done in gold & there is gold trim. Each book has a colored picture set into the front cover that relates to the subject of the volume. Each book also has a beautifully designed map inside the front and back covers that pertains to the subject of the book. In this way each book is different and unique.
Each book is very well written & covers the subject thoroughly. Each contains great information & lots of visual reinforcements in pictures, photos, maps, illustrations, charts etc. Many are full page and double page.
Each book has its own bibliography, acknowledgements, photo credits & index.
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CONTENTS
YANKEE SCOURGES OF THE GREAT LEVIATHAN
INTO THE CHARMED , CHURNED CIRCLE
TRIUMPH’S HELLISH RITUAL: CUTTING IN AND TRYING OUT
A HEROIC TRADITION FROM STONE AGE TIMES
GOD ALMIGHTY OF THE QUARTER DECK
THE WHALING WIFE: LIFE ALONE OR LIFE ABROAD
FOLK ART FORM THE SCRIMSHANDER’S BLADE
THE DEVILFISH OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
THE ULTIMATE ORDEAL BY FIRE AND ICE
BIBLIOGRAPHY
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
INDEX
This book is in good condition with a total of 176 pages. There is slight damage to the cover (lower spine please see pictures). Inside the spine is tight and there are no markings or tears. This book has a shipping weight of 3 lbs.
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