Gavin Jamieson (8 results)

Condition: Good. Gavin Ball; Rob Ruffolo; Jim Zubkavich (illustrator). 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. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Published by Lapwing Publishing ServicesOne wintry afternoon in 1943, a solitary airman lies injured and exhausted in an inflatable life raft. The debris of his Liberator bomber has disappeared beneath the waves of the Atlantic leaving behind a slick of black oil. He is the only survivor of a crew of eight. His name is Wing Commander Hugh 'Jumbo' Edwards, one of the greatest oarsmen of all time.Eleven years earlier, at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Hugh Edwards thrilled thousands with an astonishing two gold medals won in a single hour. On this winter afternoon, in the loneliness of the Atlantic and with darkness descending, he is now rowing to save his life.Water's Gleaming Gold is the incredible true story of the most extraordinary oarsman, Olympian, pilot, war hero and legendary British rowing coach. This is the tale of a man of courage and conviction - on a pursuit to redemption from public humiliation.One hell of a story (Daniel James Brown, author of Boys in the Boat)A true Olympic and rowing hero, and a story that is both fascinating and truly dramatic (Dan Snow, Oxford Blue, Historian, Broadcaster)"We modern oarsmen and women are sometimes asked to row as if our lives depended on it lt is only Jumbo Edwards from the British Olympic rowing family who had to do that literally" (Sir Matthew Pinsent Olympian, Oxford Blue) One wintry afternoon in 1943, a solitary airman lies injured and exhausted in an inflatable life raft. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 260 pages. 9.29x6.30x0.94 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 316 pages. 10.25x7.63x0.94 inches. In Stock.

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.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Published by Lapwing Publishing ServicesOne wintry afternoon in 1943, a solitary airman lies injured and exhausted in an inflatable life raft. The debris of his Liberator bomber has disappeared beneath the waves of the Atlantic leaving behind a slick of black oil. He is the only survivor of a crew of eight. His name is Wing Commander Hugh 'Jumbo' Edwards, one of the greatest oarsmen of all time.Eleven years earlier, at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Hugh Edwards thrilled thousands with an astonishing two gold medals won in a single hour. On this winter afternoon, in the loneliness of the Atlantic and with darkness descending, he is now rowing to save his life.Water's Gleaming Gold is the incredible true story of the most extraordinary oarsman, Olympian, pilot, war hero and legendary British rowing coach. This is the tale of a man of courage and conviction - on a pursuit to redemption from public humiliation.One hell of a story (Daniel James Brown, author of Boys in the Boat)A true Olympic and rowing hero, and a story that is both fascinating and truly dramatic (Dan Snow, Oxford Blue, Historian, Broadcaster)"We modern oarsmen and women are sometimes asked to row as if our lives depended on it lt is only Jumbo Edwards from the British Olympic rowing family who had to do that literally" (Sir Matthew Pinsent Olympian, Oxford Blue) One wintry afternoon in 1943, a solitary airman lies injured and exhausted in an inflatable life raft. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Published by Lapwing Publishing ServicesOne wintry afternoon in 1943, a solitary airman lies injured and exhausted in an inflatable life raft. The debris of his Liberator bomber has disappeared beneath the waves of the Atlantic leaving behind a slick of black oil. He is the only survivor of a crew of eight. His name is Wing Commander Hugh 'Jumbo' Edwards, one of the greatest oarsmen of all time.Eleven years earlier, at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Hugh Edwards thrilled thousands with an astonishing two gold medals won in a single hour. On this winter afternoon, in the loneliness of the Atlantic and with darkness descending, he is now rowing to save his life.Water's Gleaming Gold is the incredible true story of the most extraordinary oarsman, Olympian, pilot, war hero and legendary British rowing coach. This is the tale of a man of courage and conviction - on a pursuit to redemption from public humiliation.One hell of a story (Daniel James Brown, author of Boys in the Boat)A true Olympic and rowing hero, and a story that is both fascinating and truly dramatic (Dan Snow, Oxford Blue, Historian, Broadcaster)"We modern oarsmen and women are sometimes asked to row as if our lives depended on it lt is only Jumbo Edwards from the British Olympic rowing family who had to do that literally" (Sir Matthew Pinsent Olympian, Oxford Blue) One wintry afternoon in 1943, a solitary airman lies injured and exhausted in an inflatable life raft. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Gavin Ball; Rob Ruffolo; Jim Zubkavich (illustrator). A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.