Stockwin's Maritime Miscellany
a ditty bag of wonders from the golden age of sail
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
12 December 2013
Summary
Enchanting miscellany full of fascinating facts and intriguing stories from the golden age of seafaringLt Cdr Julian Stockwin shares his love and knowledge of the sea in this entertaining collection of maritime stories and little-known trivia. Featuring nautical facts and feats, including superstitions at sea, the history of animals on the waves - until 1975 when all animals were banned from Royal Navy ships - and how the inventor of the umbrella helped man the British Navy, it is packed with…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780091958602 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0091958601 |
| Author: | Julian Stockwin |
| Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
| Imprint: | Ebury Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 12 December 2013 |
| Weight: | 242g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 135mm x 16mm |
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About The Author
Julian Stockwin
Julian Stockwin had a passionate interest in the sea from an early childhood and joined the Royal Navy at the age of 15. He served 8 years in the Royal Australian Navy, seeing service around the world, including the Vietnam War. On leaving the Navy he studied Far Eastern Studies and psychology and worked as an educational psychologist and academic researcher. After returning to the UK in 1990 and working in strategic merchant shipping, Julian took up writing six years later and is now a successful novelist, particularly well known for his Thomas Kydd series. He lives in Devon with his wife Kathy.
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