D Wilson Barker (43 results)

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Paper Back. Condition: New.

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condition: New.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dustjacket. Later Edition. ISBN . Seventh Edition Revised. Hardback. No Dust jacket. Good Condition. Tight sound copy with some browning to edges of interior pages, foxing to endpapers, water spotting on back cover, cover rubs, some evidence of neatly done glue repair, rubs to edges and corners of covers. No Signature. …

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, as Issued. " Third Edition, Revised, and Considerably Enlarged." Scuffing/mild damage at top and bottom of spine boards, elsewise a bright, clean, tight copy sans tears, stains, discoloration, etc. with all text and illustrations clean/unmarked. CONTENTS (7 Parts): I. The Building of a Ship, Parts of Hull, Masts, Etc. II. Ropes, Knots, Splicing, Etc. III. Gear, Lead, and Logship, Etc. IV. A.- Rigging, Anchors, Etc. IV. B. - Sailmaking. IV. C. - The Sails, Etc. IV. D. - Fore-and-Aft Sailing. V. Signals and Signalling - Rules of the Road. VI. Mechanical Appliances. VII. Miscellaneous. PROLIFICALLY ILLUSTRATED in 68 black-and-white and color plates, photographs and drawings with accompanying descriptive captions. Dark blue buckram boards with gold gilt lettering and anchor illustration on the front cover and gold gilt lettering on the spine 192 text pages followed by 16 pages of advertisements for other Griffin publications. LH6.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explains the basic elements of being a sailor including the construction of the ship, handling of rigging and sails, working at sea, using knots and navigation equipment, and emergency procedures. It is a good introduction to the life of a sailor, navigating the perils of being adrift at sea, and the duties that would be expected of them. The author shares his vast knowledge and expertise, drawing on his own experiences as a sailor to provide real-world insights. This book is a 'must-read' for anyone interested in the nautical profession, either for pleasure or employment. It is accessible yet comprehensive, providing an overview of the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for novice sailors to be successful at sea. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hb. Condition: VG. None. Ninth Edition, Revised. Navy blue pebbled cloth on boards, gilt and blindstamped titles and on front of cover a gilt anchor and decorative surround, blindstamped border trim. Light rubbed spots and patches. Spine: head & foot with light thin wear and tiny splits/cracks. Light rubbing to extremeties. Edges: old foxings. Eps: old name/address to fep. Surface splitting to front hinge. With Frontispiece, Thirty-five Plates (four in colours) and Eighty-one Illustrations in the Text. Few only faint foxings to the margins mostly. All charts present with a couple have split to the fold seam or fore-edges. Binding is VG albeit feels loose. 280p plus adverts. …

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an accessible and practical guide to seamanship for sailors, written by an experienced sea captain. It provides a comprehensive overview of the art of handling vessels, rooted in the author's decades-long career at sea. The author takes the reader through every aspect, from the building of ships, to masts and rigging, sails, and anchors, with detailed diagrams and illustrations. It also covers the use of ropes, knots, and splices, as well as steering, signaling, and the rules of the road. There is practical advice on seamanship, from the basics to essential life-saving procedures, with an emphasis on safety and efficiency. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning about the intricacies of seamanship, whether they are aspiring sailors or experienced mariners. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good condition. No jacket. First Printing of the First Edition. New Brunswick, New Jersey: Rutgers University Press, 1955. This is the 1955 hardcover first edition -- not a cheaply-made modern reprint. Very Good condition. NOT a library discard. Square and tight. Corners are NOT bumped. Hinges are perfect. NO owner's name. NOT a remainder. Pages are crisp and creamy white. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Illustrated with diagrams in the text and two plates. Includes technical papers as well as a few historical papers. Arranged into 3 parts: The Microbe as a Living System; Metabolism of Microorganisms; Microorganisms and Higher Forms of Life. Among 16 contributors are H. A. Barker, Bernard D. Davis, Harry Eagle, Jackson W. Forster, Michael Heidelberger, Frank L. Horsfall, Lewis Webster Jones, Albert J. Kluyver, Joshua Lederberg, Andre Lwoff, Robert L. Starkey, Perry Wilson, etc. The editor, the American microbiologist Selman Abraham Waksman (1888-1973) was awarded the 1952 Nobel Prize in medicine for his discovery of streptomycin, the first antibiotic effective against tuberculosis. Bound in the original rust-colored cloth, stamped in black and shiny gold on the spine and front cover. First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good condition/No jacket. 8vo. x, 220pp.…

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8vo [23 x 15.5 cm]; xvi, 181 pp, 139 illustrations including engraved frontis plate of H. M. S. Challenger at St. Paul's Rocks, folding map, many photos, glossary, index. original pictorial gilt cloth, gilt spine title lettering, light cover wear, interior is clean and near fine. A well illustrated guide to ocean life, mammals including polar bears, seals, whales, etc, birds, fish, plants, corals, surface life, phosphorescence, old sea monsters, weather, waves, with a chapter on old sea customs and chanteys. A picture of this book is available on request.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.…

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Condition: good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.…