Captain james pack (8 résultats)

paperback. Etat : Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

paperback. Etat : Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Etat : Near Fine. Reprint. Slight wear at corners otherwise without flaw. 6 X 9.5" 196 pages, published 1995. The sailor's rum ration, known to the service as 'Nelson's blood', was an integral part of the life and image of the Royal Navy. When the Admiralty decided to abolish naval rum in 1970, so ended a tradition that stretched back over 300 years. In this fascinating book, Captain Pack sets the story of the tot against a background of Britain's maritime history throughout that period - wars, bloody battles, keeping the peace and long voyages of discovery - a period that witnessed the rise of Empire and the transition to Commonwealth. **Bundle Up & Save On Postage**. Black & White (illustrateur).…

Reprint. 8vo. [xi] + 196pp. Coloured and b/w. illustrations. A very good paperback copy in original pictorial brown wrapps. lettered in cream. ISBN 0750910828 US$10.

Paperback. Etat : Good. Condition good, clean. ref ZKVQ Size: 22.8 x 15.4 x 1.4 cm.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. Reprint. 196 pages. B&W illustration. Dark brown glossy background with light wear to covers' corners.

Trade Paperback. Etat : Fine. Fine condition. Trade paperback. An interesting look at British navy life. Nice copy.

Trade Paperback. Etat : Mint. First Thus. This copy is in mint, unread condition, bright, white, tight and square, in illustrated card covers as issued. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased charges will be quoted. The sailor's rum ration, known to the service as 'Nelson's Blood', was an integral part of the life and image of the Royal Navy. When the Admiralty decided to abolish the naval rum in 1970, so ended a tradition that stretched back over 300 years. In this fascinating book, Captain Pack sets the story of the the tot against a background of Britain's maritime history throughoput that period - wars, bloody battles, keeping the peace and long voyages of discovery - a period that witnessed the rise of Empire and the transition to Commonwealth. Ref JJJ 5. …