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New books are highlighted as new as are second hand. Second hand books are either in good or fair condition.
When purchasing a book or books, please note that postage and packaging has to be added and this will be advised at check out. The minimum charge is £7.50.
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The Prowess of Charlie Fielder
Author David G. Wood & Richard Walsh Chaffcutter Books on behalf of The Society for Sailing Barge Research NEW This is not the life story of a seafarer, not an adventure upon the high seas; storms and danger rarely occupy these pages. Charlie Fielder writes of the sail, steam and motor craft£13.50 Add to basket -
The Thames Sailing Barge – A Practical Guide
The Thames Sailing Barge - A Practical Guide Roger Beckett SECOND HAND - GOOD 2018 This book written by Roger Beckett details the techniques of a Thames sailing barge. It covers the equipment on the barges and how they are used.£7.50 Add to basket -
The Thames Sailing Barge Compendium
Published by The Society for Sailing Barge Research this is a schedule of Sailing Barge data arranged in alphabetical order and by last known location. Compiled by the late John White and published in 2012 NEW£20.00 Add to basket -
Tide Time
Tide Time A S Bennett SECOND HAND - FAIR But no dust cover 1949£10.00 Add to basket -
Time Before The Mast
Author Ivan Hazelton NEW A young lad’s experiences of the last decades of sail in the coasting trade; Ivan Hazelton went to sea aged just fourteen and was appointed Master whilst still in his teens. Read of the difficulty of scratching a living when paid by the share, aboard a barge£16.00 Add to basket -
US Bargemen
Us Bargeman A S Bennett SECOND HAND - GOOD published 1980 A story of life on the sailing barge Henry along the rivers and coast of Kent and Essex. A sequel to 'June of Rochester' and 'Tide Time'£5.00 Add to basket