An exciting sailing narrative evoking a vivid picture of Bob Robert's time in the Thames sailing barge Cambria. In this book he introduces some of the colourful characters that he met over the years in those trading days. Then he became part owner of the Whitstable fishing vessel Quartette and made passage to Rio de Janeiro encountering various adventures on the voyage. Quartette was sold in Port of Spain and Bob, out of funds, was employed as mate in a rum schooner. He returned to continue carrying cargoes be barge with the rigours of the 'big freeze' in 1963.
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Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
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Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # rev1197725301
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004097672
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Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. 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. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Damaged book. Slightly damaged in some way typically, a grazed corner or torn cover. Seller Inventory # CHL10814105
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Seller: Antiquariat Löwenstein, Göllersdorf, NÖ, Austria
134 Seiten, zahlr. Abb. Paperback. Unfortunately, deliveries to the USA are not possible at this time. Seller Inventory # 34680AB
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Seller: Dereks Transport Books, Ringwood, HAMPS, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 2nd Edition. 136 pages, 350g. Card covers FINE. Illustrated with b/w photographs. Seller Inventory # 025895
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