Third impression. Illustrated with colour and black and white plates. 8vo., original dark blue cloth lettered in gilt on spine. A very good copy. A very comprehensive account of the famous Scottish marine engineer Alfred Yarrow, including material on his early work on high-speed boats, specially designed craft for African waters, destroyer building, etc., etc.

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Title: Alfred Yarrow His Life and Work.
Author: BARNES, Eleanor C. (Lady Yarrow)
Publisher: London Edward Arnold & Co 1924
Publication year: 1924

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