A collection of books by Captain Alan Villiers, an important authority in the world of seamanship in sail and steam. The books are quite remarkable for their sheer variety, and depth of research, with many illustrations and reminiscences from the author's own impressive life at sea.
"Alan Villiers is one of those rare men of action who can write simply and compellingly".
BBC
"He is an enthusiast upon the subject and makes his readers feel that enthusiasm before half a dozen pages have been turned".
The Cruise of the Conrad by Alan Villiers 2006 ed.
The second image gives a summary of this classic work, first published 1937 and never out of print.
415 pp. soft cover approx 20 photos all by the author. B&W.
Fine condition
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Vanished Fleets by Alan Villiers
Sea Stories from Old Van Diemen's Land.
Villiers first visited Tasmania in the barque "James Craig" !
He settled there, worked as a reporter for the Hobart Mercury and undertook voyages as crew when possible
The book is a series of true stories, his reminiscences of the time, in the 1920s
In his flowing style, it is a fine read.
280 pp. hard cover, approx 20 photos by the author himself, an accomplished photographer.
Very Good condition, some curling of dust cover edges.
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