When Glory of the Seas was first published in 1970 it became the first title in the Mystic Seaport's American Martime Library series. In her final decade she hauled coal on the Pacific Coast and served for a time as a floating fish cannery before being burned for her metal. Michael Jay Mjelde tells her story with grace and detail, and gives special emphasis to her people, from fo'c'sle hands to hard-driving Masters.
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When Glory of the Seas was first published in 1970 it became the first title in the Mystic Seaport's American Martime Library series. In her final decade she hauled coal on the Pacific Coast and served for a time as a floating fish cannery before being burned for her metal. Michael Jay Mjelde tells her story with grace and detail, and gives special emphasis to her people, from fo'c'sle hands to hard-driving Masters.
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Add this copy of Glory of the Seas (the American Maritime Library) to cart. $6.86, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1970 by Published for the Marine Historical Association by Wesleyan Univ. Press.
Add this copy of Glory of the Seas (the American Maritime Library) to cart. $6.95, very good condition, Sold by Books From California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Simi Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1970 by Published for the Marine Histori.
Add this copy of Glory of the Seas to cart. $10.00, very good condition, Sold by Novel Ideas Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Decatur, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1970 by Wesleyan University Press.
Add this copy of Glory of the Seas to cart. $10.95, very good condition, Sold by Peninsula Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Traverse City, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1970 by Wesleyan University Press.
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Near Fine with no dust jacket. 0819540153. The story of this, the last merchant clipper ship by famed desginer Donald McKay from its conception, to its launching in 1869 to its final burning on a beach in Seatlle in 1922. Fascinating and detailed with numbeour photos, plans and drawins. Contains Notes, Index, and Bibliography. A nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings; just a hint of wear to bottom corner tiips.; The American Maritime Library, volume 1 Series; B&W Illustrations & Photographs; 8vo, 8"-9" tall; 303 pages.
Add this copy of Glory of the Seas (the American Maritime Library) to cart. $11.95, very good condition, Sold by isbnbooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Eugene, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1970 by Mystic Seaport Museum, Incorporated.
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Very good. Wesleyan University, 1970, 1st edition, 303 pages, hardcover in good dust jacket, no owner's mark or underlining, light wear, small tape repaired tear on jacket,
Add this copy of Glory of the Seas Vol 1 to cart. $13.50, good condition, Sold by Egensman Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pensacola, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1970 by Wesleyan.
Add this copy of Glory of the Seas to cart. $16.00, like new condition, Sold by Common Crow Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsburgh, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1970 by Wesleyan University Press / Marine Historical.
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Fine in Slipcase jacket. One of 500 copies signed by the author. 1970, First Edition. 303 pp. Illustrated. Hardcover. A Fine copy. Like New, in a Near Fine slipcase that shows light soil.
Add this copy of Glory of the Seas (American Maritime Library) to cart. $19.03, good condition, Sold by KuleliBooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Phoenix, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Mystic Seaport Museum.
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Good. The book may have minor cosmetic wear (i.e. creased spine/cover, scratches, curled corners, folded pages, minor sunburn, minor water damage, minor bent). The book may have some highlights/notes/underlined pages-Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included-Safe and Secure Mailer-No Hassle Return.
Add this copy of Glory of the Seas to cart. $20.00, like new condition, Sold by PJK Books and Such rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Murrells Inlet, SC, UNITED STATES, published 1970 by Wesleyan University Press.
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Fine. Wesleyan University Press, 1970. Limited edition. Hard Cover. Slipcase has very slight rubbing. Cover has negligible shelfwear. Blindstamp of clipper ship 'Glory' on the front cover and gilt decorated cloth spine. Pages are clean, bright and unmarked. Includes marketing flyer. Binding is tight. Hinges are perfect. Beautiful condition.
Add this copy of Glory of the Seas to cart. $27.00, like new condition, Sold by Black Swan Books, Inc. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lexington, KY, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by The Glencanon Press.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. Preface by Capt. Francis E. "Biff" Bowker. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and drawings. The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover and is not clipped. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. No names or marks in the text. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation. Unread. Fine condition in fine dust jacket. Selling Used and Rare books on line since April 1998 and from our bookstore in the heart of the Bluegrass since 1984.; The American Maritime Library; Vol. 1; Black-and-white illustrations; Large 8vo.; x, 303 pages.
