A Sack of Shakings.

  • New York: McClure, Phillips & Co., 1901
By Bullen, Frank T.
New York: McClure, Phillips & Co., 1901. By the author of "Cruise of the Cachalot," the second-greatest whaling book after "Moby." This book takes the same sort of look at the merchant trade. "Shakings are odds and ends of rope and canvas, accumulated during a voyage. They were formerly the perquisites of the Chief Mate." Second edition in classic decorated cover showing light wear.. 19.5 cm. viii, (2), 388, (1) pp.

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Title

A Sack of Shakings.

Author

Bullen, Frank T.

Condition

Unknown

Publisher

McClure, Phillips & Co.: New York

Date

1901


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