FIRST EDITION 1990. Under Steam And Sail – Reminiscences Of A Sea Captain By Capt. J.A. Wilson

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Here is a book for old salts and landlubbers alike. The former will relive old voyages, be reminded of familiar pleasures and perils. The latter will learn much and better understand the lures and risks ashore. The author is a Norwegian Sea Captain, a latter-day Norseman with blood of English sea-dogs in his veins and half a century’s experience of The Seven Seas. Whether describing his actual escape from a Nazi firing-squad or near-escapes from hurricanes, Wall Street sharks or Chilian chicanery, Captain Wilson has sailed close to the wind in more ways than one

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Pre-owned. As a result of an early episode, a loophole in Norwegian law was discovered, and there is a legal document named after him. He also caused an addition to the Laws of Malta. He is proud that his doggedness proved that Phoenician traders had ventured further north than was previous believed. His tale is fitting testimony to a life lived to the full. Very good condition. Cloth Dust Jacket in very good condition. 120 pp. Size: 8vo. H:22 x W:14cm. Hardback. Published by The Book Guild Ltd 1990

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Weight 0.416 kg