Isbn: 9780066210124 (47 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Good. When, as a young man in the 1880s, Benjamin Lundy signed up for unimaginably hard duty aboard a square-rigged commercial sailing vessel -- one destined for a treacherous, white-knuckle passage around that notorious "graveyard of ships," Cape Horn -- he had no idea that his experience would also provide a window into an epochal transition that would fundamentally change man's relation to the sea. A century later, Derek Lundy, author of the bestselling Godforsaken Sea and an accomplished amateur seaman himself, set out to recount his forebear's journey. The Way of a Ship is a mesmerizing account of Benjamin's life on board the square-rigger Beara Head, a remarkable reconstruction of a harrowing journey through the most dangerous waters, furling sails 150 feet aloft in heavy weather; enduring cold and danger; sleep-deprived and malnourished, at times half-starved; fighting each day to save the ship and his crewmates. In the process, Benjamin "learns the eternal lessons of the sea, which is to say that he finds out the sort of man he is." But The Way of a Ship extends beyond the dramatic narrative of the voyage itself, evoking both the romance and brutality of a bygone era, illuminating the history of square-rigger seamen and the last days of the "beautiful, widow-making, deep-sea" sailing ships, above all demonstrating how the ascendancy of the steam engine led to the end of a centuries'-old tradition. Derek Lundy's masterful account reminds readers of what Melville and Conrad expressed so well: that the sea voyage is an overarching metaphor for life itself.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. When, as a young man in the 1880s, Benjamin Lundy signed up for unimaginably hard duty aboard a square-rigged commercial sailing vessel -- one destined for a treacherous, white-knuckle passage around that notorious "graveyard of ships," Cape Horn -- he had no idea that his experience would also provide a window into an epochal transition that would fundamentally change man's relation to the sea. A century later, Derek Lundy, author of the bestselling Godforsaken Sea and an accomplished amateur seaman himself, set out to recount his forebear's journey. The Way of a Ship is a mesmerizing account of Benjamin's life on board the square-rigger Beara Head, a remarkable reconstruction of a harrowing journey through the most dangerous waters, furling sails 150 feet aloft in heavy weather; enduring cold and danger; sleep-deprived and malnourished, at times half-starved; fighting each day to save the ship and his crewmates. In the process, Benjamin "learns the eternal lessons of the sea, which is to say that he finds out the sort of man he is." But The Way of a Ship extends beyond the dramatic narrative of the voyage itself, evoking both the romance and brutality of a bygone era, illuminating the history of square-rigger seamen and the last days of the "beautiful, widow-making, deep-sea" sailing ships, above all demonstrating how the ascendancy of the steam engine led to the end of a centuries'-old tradition. Derek Lundy's masterful account reminds readers of what Melville and Conrad expressed so well: that the sea voyage is an overarching metaphor for life itself.…

Hardcover. Condición: VG+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition. Near Fine condition book is clean, unmarked and solid. Not ex-library. VG+, priced dust jacket. No remainder mark. Excellent recounting of author's ancestor's harrowing "Square-Rigger Voyage in the Last Days of Sail." 348pp, map, ship plans. Shipped in sturdy cardboard box. …

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First paperback edition. Book is clean and tight without inside markings. The "beautiful, widow-making, deep sea" sailing ships could sail fast and carry substantial cargo but were vulnerable to the vicissitudes of the weather and the sea's many dangers.…

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. 1st Edition. Ecco Press, New York, New York, U. S. A., 2003. Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. When as a young man in the 1880s, Benjamin Lundy signed up for unimaginably hard duty aboard a square-rigged commercial sailing vessel - one destined for a treacherous, white-knuckle passage around that notorious "graveyard of ships, " Cape Horn - he had no idea that his experience would also provide a window into an epochal transition that would fundamentally change man's relation to the sea. A century later, Derek Lundy, an accomplished amateur seaman, set out to recount his forebear's journey. This is a mesmerizing account of Benjamin's life on board the square-rigger Beara Head, a remarkable reconstruction of a harrowing journey through the most dangerous waters, furling sails 150 feet aloft in heavy weather; enduring cold and danger; sleep-deprived and malnourished, at times half-starved; fighting each day to save the ship and his crewmates. In the process, Benjamin "learns the eternal lessons the sea, which is to say that he finds out the sort of man he is. " 352 pages.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. As-new condition hardcover book in fine unclipped dust jacket provided with clear removable mylar sleeve. Clean beige boards with orange spine, gold lettering on spine. No bumping, fading or wear. Binding is tight and square, pages and edges are clean, bright and unmarked. 348 pages. Clean dust jacket is not price clipped; no wear, no tears, no chips. "A unique and masterful book that offers both intellectual and visceral thrills as it explores the history of the last great windships and the men who sailed them." - James L. Nelson, author of "Glory in the Name". …

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Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Minimal Wear // Pages Crisp and Clean // Spine Like New. Inscribed by previous Owner.

Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. This is a New and Unread copy of the first edition (1st printing)l.

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Condición: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardbound. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. First Edition. First Printing. Minor bumping to top of DJ spine, elsewise a fine, bright, clean, tight copy sans other flaws. "When a young man in the 1880s, Benjamin Lundy signed up for unimaginably hard duty aboard a square-rigged commercial sailing vessel-one destined for a treacherous, white-knuckle passage around that notorious "graveyard of ships," Cape Horn-he had no idea that his experience would also provide a window into an epochal transition that would fundamentally change man's relation to the sea." 352 pages. "The Way of a Ship" is a mesmerizing account of Benjamin's life on board the square-rigger Beara Head a remarkable reconstruction of a harrowing journey through the most dangerous waters, furling sails 150 feet aloft in heavy weather; enduring cold and danger; sleep-deprived and malnourished, at times half-starved, fighting each day to save the ship and his crewmates." NOTE: Due to size/weight of the book additional shipping cost may be requested/required for EXPEDITED and OUT-OF-U.S. shipment in accordance with destination. GF1.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition. Signed By Author on title page. (name and ink stamp to endpaper). Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Signed by Author(s). Book.

Hardcover. Condición: New. In shrink wrap.

Condición: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Fine. First Edition. (1st) Larger book, orange spine, light brown boards, very bright gilt lettering on spine, spine lightly askew, 352 pages. DJ glossy and colorfully designed, b/w photo of men sail riggings in heavy seas on front. Very Fine DJ/Near Fine book. …

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: fine. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket. First edition, first printing. Hardcover. 352 pp. As a young man in the 1880s, Benjamin Lundy signed up for unimaginablyhard duty aboard a square-rigged commercial sailing vessel--one destined for a treacherous, white-knuckle passage around the notorious "graveyard of ships", Cape Horn. A century later, author Derek Lundy set out to recount his forebear's journey, resulting in a mesmerizing account of Benjamin's life on board the "Beara Head".…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st American edition. NYC: Ecco, 2003. 1st USA edition, NF/NF. Book has black mark on lower page edges. DJ ha some light edge wear. Illustrated with 2 historic photos, 2 plans (deck & sail) and one map. The author's modern narrative is a recreation of a voyage of an ancestor aboard a square-rigger in dangerous waters in the last days of sail. An authenic first-hand account. Gripping. Nice copy, 352 pp.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Dustjacket included. First Edition. ISBN 0066210127. Hardcover copy in fine condition with fine condition dustwrapper. First printing. Tight clean copy. C35-3 3. No Signature.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. ISBN 0066210127. Hardcover copy in very good to near fine condition with very good to near fine condition dustjacket. First printing of this edition. Tight clean copy. J01-J06. 5.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. ISBN 0-06-621012-7. Hardback. First Printing. Near Fine Condition book in a Near Fine Condition Dustjacket. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. Copy One.