Add this copy of Sloops and Shallops (Classics in Maritime History) to cart. $10.80, very good condition, Sold by River House Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Antonio, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Univ of South Carolina Pr.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Hardcover Cloth 174 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Presumed First edition 1988. Handsome black boards and gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Previous owner's address stamped on dust jacket and front endpapers. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear with unbruised tips. Edges have the usual yellowing and spotting. An unclipped dust jacket is discolored with age with slight shelf wear-a few stains, scratches, wrinkles and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. In this captivating exploration, William A. Baker traces the evolution of shallops along the Atlantic seaboard and Chesapeake Bay. These vessels, once open work boats with versatile uses, transformed into fully decked ships employed in New England's offshore fisheries and the Delaware River's freighting service. Through meticulous research, Baker unveils the rich history of these maritime workhorses, revealing how they shaped coastal communities and navigated the challenges of the seaSloops and Shallops immerses readers in the world of seafaring traditions, where craftsmanship met the relentless tides of change. Baker's prose sails through the pages, capturing the essence of these vesselswhether they carried cargo, supported fishing expeditions, or ferried passengers. From the rugged shores of New England to the bustling ports of the Delaware River, the story unfolds. With vivid descriptions and historical context, Sloops and Shallops invites readers to embark on a voyage through time, where wooden planks and saltwater spray intertwine in a symphony of maritime heritage. William Avery Baker was a distinguished naval architect and maritime historian, and one of the most prominent historic replica ship and boat designers of his era, best known as the designer of Mayflower II, which was built in England in 1955 for Plimoth Plantation in Massachusetts. He was curator of the Francis Russell Hart Nautical Museum at Massachusetts Institute of Technology 19631981.
Add this copy of Sloops and Shallops to cart. $10.99, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by University of South Carolina Press.
Add this copy of Sloops and Shallops (Classics in Maritime History) to cart. $11.12, good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Univ of South Carolina Pr.
Add this copy of Sloops and Shallops to cart. $13.50, very good condition, Sold by Ken's Collectibles rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Olmsted Falls, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by University of South Carolina Press.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 174 p. Classics in Maritime History. Audience: General/trade. 1987 edition with DJ. Binding strong, pages tight. No marks or writing. DJ shows normal wear
Add this copy of Sloops and Shallops to cart. $15.00, very good condition, Sold by Book Bear rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from West Brookfield, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by University of South Carolina Press.
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Very Good. Very Good Dust Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. pp. 174. 174 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Very good dust jacket.
Add this copy of Sloops & Shallops (Still in the Original Shrinkwrap) to cart. $25.00, like new condition, Sold by Black Swan Books, Inc. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lexington, KY, UNITED STATES, published by University of South Carolina Press.
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Illustrated by William A. Baker. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0872495388. Black-and-white illustrations. A volume in the Classics in Maritime History series. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation. Fine condition in fine dust jacket.; Classics in Maritime History; B&W Illustrations; 8vo.; 174 pages.
Add this copy of Sloops and Shallops (Classics in Maritime History to cart. $30.00, very good condition, Sold by Sutton Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Norwich, VT, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by University of South Carolina Press, 1988.
Publisher:
University of South Carolina Press, 1988
Published:
1988
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
8621131005
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hbk 174pp illus dj faintly shelfworn with a chip missing from the rear now in protective sleeve otherwise an unread copy excellent clean tight unmarked as new
Add this copy of Sloops and Shallops (Classics in Maritime History) to cart. $42.70, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by University of South Carolina Press.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition.
Add this copy of Sloops and Shallops (Classics in Maritime History) to cart. $48.57, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Univ of South Carolina Pr.