Search Results: Nautical & Maritime from Bruce McLeod

Near-Fine 1st Edition. An exceptionally clean and tight copy with nearly perfect covers. Appears unhandled and unread. gift inscription on prelim page. 5.5" x 8.25", 376 pages, illustrated with drawings and b&w photos, errata slip laid in. Describes the author's epic solo voyage aboard the CAL T/4 24 ft. Sloop "Research II." He launched from Sydney, Nova Scotia June 23, 1995, and docked in Swanage, UK after overcoming numerous challenges in the North Atlantic.

Near-Fine 1st printing in a Fine unclipped DJ. Scarce in this condition. A few spots on top edge, gift inscription on prelim page, otherwise as-new. 5.75" by 9", 227 pages, glossy historical photos, index. While privateers ruled the Atlantic coast, bandits ranged across the frontier west. Whether operating as a gang or as lone tricksters, these men lived only by the law of the gun.

Fine 1st printing. Crisp, clean and solid, in a Good+ DJ with light edge wear and a short closed tear. 6x9, 193 pages, illustrated, map endpapers. The author joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1939. Awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his role in sinking a German submarine, Lawrence served on the destroyer Sioux, which on June 6, 1944 was engaged in direct bombardment of inland targets at Normandy.

Very Good 1967 First Printing. Light wear to covers only, no markings, all pages excellent. 5.5" x 8.5", 118 pages, index, fabulous archival photos. The story of he troubled birth and phenomenal growth of the British Columbia Ferry Authority from 1958 to 1967. Now operating as B.C. Ferries.

Near-Fine 1st Ed. trade paperback, inscribed and SIGNED by the author on the title page. Nearly perfect covers, previous owner's stamp, otherwise FINE in all respects. 13cm x 21cm, 107 pages, b&w photos. A charming and nostalgic story of a young boy in Karachi, Pakistan, who lives his dreams to the fullest by building boats and seeking adventure.

FINE trade softcover. Crisp & clean, square & tight, AS-NEW pages. 6x9, 344 pages, well illustrated, glossary, notes, bibliography, index. Using German World War II diaries, after-action reports, and first-hand accounts, the authors reveal Operation Neuland, the German plan to interrupt vital oil supplies from reaching the USA and UK by preventing Allied oil tankers from leaving refineries in the Caribbean. The story details the planning and execution of the Germans and the diplomatic, political, and military responses of the Allies to overcome the German effort.

New 6x9 trade paperback, 295 pages, more than 500 archival images and maps. Also brand new accompanying VHS tape with a beautiful 72 minute video. Mysterious Islands is a fascinating historical journey of the 5 Great Lakes that includes a naval battle during the war of 1812, prohibition rum-running, shipwrecks and rescues, burial grounds, grand hotels, abandoned quarries, lighthouses, strategic military forts and a castle.

Near-Fine 1st Printing. SIGNED by the author on page 3 beside his photo. Crisp, clean, solid, 2 ownership stamps on prelim pages. 6x9, 260 pages. Good DJ has wear and tape repairs. In his typically delightful manner, the hired hand at Idlewood Farm tells the stories of prairie boys on the lower decks in the Battle of the Atlantic during WWII.

Fine HC in a Good+ DJ. As-new but for very minor shelfwear at tips. Interiors unmarked, crisp & clean, as-new. DJ has several neatly closed tears. 7" x 10", 46 pages. Two young children and their archaeologist friend pursue a hunch that heir cove on the California coast is the one where Sir Francis Drake put ashore in 1579 to patch his ship the Golden Hind.

Fine 6" x 9" softcover, unpaginated. A superb copy with near perfect covers and pristine unmarked interiors. Suitable as a gift.