James Bisset (224 results)
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The Hague Tribunal, Srebrenica, and the Miscarriage of Justice
Stephen Karganovic; Christopher Black; Viseslav Simic; Ambassador James Bisset; Peter Brock; Jean Toschi Morazzani Visconti
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The Hague Tribunal, Srebrenica, and the Miscarriage of Justice
Stephen Karganovic; Christopher Black; Viseslav Simic; Ambassador James Bisset; Peter Brock; Jean Toschi Morazzani Visconti
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The Hague Tribunal, Srebrenica, and the Miscarriage of Justice
Stephen Karganovic; Christopher Black; Viseslav Simic; Ambassador James Bisset; Peter Brock; Jean Toschi Morazzani Visconti
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Tramps and Ladies is the second volume in the maritime memoir trilogy by Sir James Bisset-renowned British seafarer and Commodore of the Cunard White Star Line. Picking up where Sail Ho! left off, this installment charts Bisset's journey from a young officer in the merchant service to a seas…oned mariner navigating the dramatic transition from sail to steam, and from tramp freighters to great ocean liners.Born in 1883, Bisset entered the maritime world during one of its most pivotal eras. In Tramps and Ladies, he recalls with unflinching honesty the rough conditions, hard labor, and tight camaraderie that defined life aboard tramp steamers, gritty cargo ships traveling the globe with little notice or glamour. These "tramps," as he called them, brought him face to face with storms, mechanical failures, isolation, and the cultural wonders of distant ports from South America to the Far East.Bisset also contrasts these early voyages with later assignments on "ladies," the sleek, white-painted passenger ships that represented the height of early 20th-century British maritime elegance. Through his observant and often wry prose, readers are invited aboard vessels like the Caronia and Franconia, where discipline and decorum shaped every detail of life at sea. The narrative includes his firsthand account of being aboard the RMS Carpathia during the rescue of survivors from the Titanic - a scene rendered with rare clarity, restraint, and compassion.Beyond shipboard experiences, Tramps and Ladies shines as a coming-of-age story. Bisset's love of the sea is matched only by his determination to master its challenges and rise through the ranks. His anecdotes range from humorous to harrowing, and his deep respect for seamanship, character, and tradition echoes throughout.This newly revised and expanded edition, edited by Kyle Vernon, remains faithful to Bisset's original tone and structure while gently modernizing certain aspects for today's reader. Measurement units are now presented in both imperial and metric form, dated expressions are clarified where helpful, and AI-generated illustrations have been added to enhance historical context and reader engagement. No liberties are taken with Bisset's voice; instead, Vernon's careful edits ensure the material remains accessible without compromising authenticity.Whether you're a maritime enthusiast, student of history, or general reader captivated by life at sea, Tramps and Ladies offers an unforgettable voyage. It preserves a way of life now vanished from the oceans, when steam was still new, sailors were schooled by hardship, and the world seemed at once vast and within reach.With its unique blend of technical insight, historical value, and rich personal storytelling, Tramps and Ladies cements Sir James Bisset's legacy not just as a commander of ships, but as one of the great chroniclers of the sea. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. Some shelf wear to the spine edges and corners. The dust jacket has chips and tears to the edges.; 6.14 X 0.81 X 9.21 inches; 368 pages.
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Published by Criterion Books, New York, New York, 1958
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Bisset, ex-commodore of the Cunard Line tells of his early days and career at sea. Illustrated.
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hardcover. Condition: near fine. very good(+). Reprint. Illustrated in black and white. 315 pages. 8vo, half cloth, d.w. London: Angus & Robertson, (1988). Reprint. A near fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Foxing is present on one or more pages. Boards are moderate to severely edgeworn. Binding is moderately loose. Shows more than the usual amount of shelf wear. Badly faded due to exposure to sunlight. Please no…te the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.
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