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The expression "paraffin-oiler" was the old nickname for a Scottish lightkeeper and in this book the author, a serving lightkeeper, provides a light-hearted and true account of life in the Lighthouse Service. Dealing in turn with each coastal region of Scotland, the author provides detail about the construction of lighthouses and the development of the Service. Through personal reminiscences and tales from colleagues, he builds up a vivid account of day-to-day life and the characters involved in this solitary occupation.
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- PublisherWhittles Publishing
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 1870325214
- ISBN 13 9781870325219
- BindingPaperback
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NO MORE PARAFFIN-OILERS (2ND EDITION)
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Second Edition. 112 pages. Seller Inventory # 31986
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: Bon. Petite(s) trace(s) de pliure sur la couverture. Edition 1994. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de ce livre à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Good. Slightly creased cover. Edition 1994. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this book's net price to charity organizations. Seller Inventory # C-628-612
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 93pp. (white spine) 8vo. sized. 1994. First edition. No inscriptions. The text supported by a number of photographic reproductions. Slight shelf wear to the card covers. A slight bump to the upper front text block corner leading to the slightest of creasing to the extreme upper corners of the first few pages - not very noticeable. Slight shelf wear to the card covers. A very good, clean, tight copy. Seller Inventory # 023286
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