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Albatross Press, South Perth, 2008. Softcover. Near Fine. Signed by Author. First Edition. It was not until she was in her forties that seafaring became a big part of Fran's life, this coming about through an unaccountably strong attraction to tall ships"". ix, 300, [16] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 23 cm. #201121RTaylor, Fran. | Women sailors -- Biography. | Endeavour (Ship : Replica) | Sailing ships. Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Near Fine
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Wind in My Wings: Running Away to Sea in the 20th Century Hardcover - 2008
by Fran Taylor
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- Title Wind in My Wings: Running Away to Sea in the 20th Century
- Author Fran Taylor
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 1st ed.
- Pages 300
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Albatross Press, Perth
- Date 2008
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780646495224 / 0646495224
- Library of Congress subjects Women sailors, Seafaring life
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2009367699
- Dewey Decimal Code B
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WIND IN MY WINGS: Running Away to Sea in the 20th Century
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WIND IN MY WINGS: Running Away to Sea in the 20th Century - HAND SIGNED by FRAN TAYLOR -
by TAYLOR, Fran
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South Perth, Albatross Press First edition - trade paperback, stiff card covers Fran Taylor captures the essence of life aboard 20th century sailing vessels, including her life and work on board the replica of James Cook's 'Endeavour' when sailing as a seaman crew member. It is not often you can read reflections from the lower deck of a modern sailing vessel written with such direct honesty. 225 x 150mm., pp. ix, 300, glossary, sail plans, maps. HAND SIGNED by FRAN TAYLOR - 'Fair winds & best wishes Fran Taylor'. Trade p/back, corners sl. rubbed , no reading creases. FINE/NEAR FINE ISBN: 9780646495224
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