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Skippers and Shellbacks

Skippers and Shellbacks

James Runciman

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Editorial:
Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781020854927

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In this entertaining and informative work, James Runciman shares his experiences as a sailor and his encounters with skippers and shellbacks. From the lore of the sea to the quirks of maritime life, Runciman’s tales are both captivating and educational. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history and culture of seafaring.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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