Author: Holmes, James William, Edited By Daughter Nora
Title: Voyaging; Fifty Years on the Seven Seas in Sail
Description: New York: N.Y. Dodd, Mead, 1972. First American Edition. Hardcover. 0396064973. Fine in Fine jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. pp.207. with beautiful colored paintings throughout by the author. From 1869 at the age of 14 to his final voyage in 1921 the author traveled the seven seas in a variety of ships under sail. In this book he recollects the thrill of pitting skill and muscle against primeval forces, racing with unseen rivals, fellowships born, privations, starvation, misery and cold as well as pride in the stately sailing ship. He was a member of the Honorable Company of Master Mariners. tight copy, slight stain on top edge, edges of d/j inside flaps and back cover very slightly yellowed. Fine/Fine.

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