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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This captivating first-person narrative begins during the heyday of the ruthless crimps, the gatekeepers of the 19th-century waterfront, offering an intimate perspective on the seamier side of maritime life. The author, just turned 19, enters the world of crimpdom, intent on proving his manhood in the "blood ship" Golden Bough. As he ventures into the ship's infamous history, a cast of hardened characters emerge, including Swope, the twisted captain, and Newman, a mysterious figure with a scarred face haunted by a past that slowly unravels. Brimming with vivid descriptions and harrowing events, this book transports readers into a bygone era of sailing ships, where violence and adventure collide. Through the lens of one young sailor's coming-of-age story, this book provides a profound lens into the human dramas played out on the high seas. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330604250_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330604250
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330604250
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)