Publicado por NewSouth Publishing, Sydney, 2014
ISBN 10: 174223402X ISBN 13: 9781742234021
Librería: Lost and Found Books, Healesville, VIC, Australia
Original o primera edición
soft cover. Condición: G. Ex-library, good condition. No Jacket. 1st edition. Illustrated with photographs in colour and black and white. 25 cm. 304 pages.
Publicado por University of New South Wales Press, 2014
ISBN 10: 174223402X ISBN 13: 9781742234021
Librería: Colin Randall, Cloncurry, QLD, Australia
Original o primera edición
Soft cover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. From its beginning in 1837, held on Sydney Harbour each year. Oldest continually conducted annual sailing regatta in the world. Book provides history of boats, flag ships, people and societal changes over the years.Colour and BW 304pp incl index.
Publicado por NewSouth Publishing, 2014
ISBN 10: 174223402X ISBN 13: 9781742234021
Librería: Elizabeth's Bookshops, Fremantle, WA, Australia
Softcover. Condición: FINE. Illustrated with vibrant images of regattas past and present, this chronicle focuses on the Australia Day Regatta, offering a slice of Sydney's history through its enduring yachting traditions. Believed to be the oldest continuously held annual regatta in the world, the Australia Day Regatta has been held on Sydney Harbour every year since 1837 and has grown to involve nearly 700 vessels--from ocean-going yachts to small sailing dinghies--and thousands of participants. This book not only traces the fascinating history of this unique event, but reveals the history of sailing in Sydney since the early years of the colony and examines the regatta's dedicated supporters and patrons. pp. 304 illusts #0519 Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.