ISBN: 9780151005246 - treachery at sharpnose point: unraveling the mystery of the caledonia's final voyage (54 résultats)

Hardback. Etat : Good. While walking through a cliff-top graveyard in the town of Morwenstow on the coast of Cornwall, the author encounters a wooden Scottish figurehead that once adorned the Caledonia, a ship wrecked on the English coast in 1842. Through further investigation, Seal begins to suspect the townspeople, and chiefly the town's parson, Robert Hawker, for the Caledonia's demise on the jagged shores below. Though no one has ever been brought to court for wrecking--luring ships ashore to loot the cargo--it's a commonly held belief that this sort of cruelty did take place. But, is that what happened in Morwenstow? Having meticulously researched maritime logs, broadsides of the day, and other first-hand documents, Seal weaves history, travelogue, and imaginative reconstruction in this marvelous piece of detective work, bringing us a mystery of the best kind--the sort that really did happen.…

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Etat : Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Etat : Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Etat : Good. While walking through a cliff-top graveyard in the town of Morwenstow on the coast of Cornwall, the author encounters a wooden Scottish figurehead that once adorned the Caledonia, a ship wrecked on the English coast in 1842. Through further investigation, Seal begins to suspect the townspeople, and chiefly the town's parson, Robert Hawker, for the Caledonia's demise on the jagged shores below. Though no one has ever been brought to court for wrecking--luring ships ashore to loot the cargo--it's a commonly held belief that this sort of cruelty did take place. But, is that what happened in Morwenstow? Having meticulously researched maritime logs, broadsides of the day, and other first-hand documents, Seal weaves history, travelogue, and imaginative reconstruction in this marvelous piece of detective work, bringing us a mystery of the best kind--the sort that really did happen.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. crisp clean w/light shelfwear/edgewear - may have remainder mark Standard-sized.

hardcover. Etat : Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 316 pp.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. some shelfwear/edgewear, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - still NICE! Standard-sized.

hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Near-Fine. First Edition. 313 pgs. Illustrated; Owner seal, else fine.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Vg+. First Edition. 316 pages. Black binding with red lettering on spine. Light soiling to back cover of Dust Jacket. Photos on request.

Soft cover. Etat : As New. 1st Edition. soft cover uncorrected Proof, binding tight and square spine not creased, text clean and unmarked no names no stamps book appears unread.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Treachery at Sharpnose Point: Unraveling the Mystery of the Caledonia's Final Voyage This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. Unraveling the Mystery of the Caledonia's Final Voyage.

Hard Cover. Etat : Very Good -. Very Good -. First Edition. (2001), 316pp, illus., maps to eps, light shelfwear to cover, light foxing to top pg edges, slight edgewear to dj, contents clean.

hardcover. Etat : Used-Very Good. 1st Edition. Cloth, d.j. Some shelf-wear. Else clean copy.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good+. Very Good+, Not Price Clipped. American First. Complete letter line from A to K; minor wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; illustrated with black and white photographs, maps and reproductions of drawings and paintings. Book.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine Dust Jacket. First Edition. SHIPS. (12)313pp. Biblio. Photos. Maps. Crisp unread condition.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. Hardcover 2001, 1st edition. Dust jacket and boards in fine condition. Binding firm. Paged unmarked and clean. (316 pages).

Etat : Very Good. 2001. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Hardback, in very good condition. With dustjacket. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Etat : Very Good. 2001. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Hardback, in very good condition. With dustjacket. . . . .

hardcover. Etat : Like New. Like New. First American Edition. Publisher: Harcourt, New York, 2001. FINE hardcover book in FINE mylar-protected dust-jacket. First US Edition, First Printing. Pristine. As new. Unread.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st American edition. NYC: Harcourt, 2001. 1st USA edition, NF/F. Book has red pencil price on FFE. DJ has very little wear. A few b & w illustrations, 4 end-paper maps. Appendix, notes, index. What role did the coastal residents play, if any? Happened in the Bristol Channel in 1842. Nice copy, 316 pp. …

Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First American Edition. A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY - customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.

Hardcover. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : New. 1st Edition. While walking through a cliff-top graveyard in the village of Morwenstow on the coast of Cornwall, the author encounters a wooden Scottish maiden trimmed with emblems and a shield. At first, Seal presumes the maiden is merely an elaborate headstone. But upon closer inspection, he realizes that the maiden, now a guardian for the graves she overlooks, was once the figurehead of a merchant ship. He learns that she adorned the CALEDONIA, a ship wrecked on the English coast in 1842, and that the crew had been benevolently buried there by the villagers. Further investigation leeds to suspect those villagers, and chiefly the village's parson, Robert Hawker, for the CALEDONIA'S sudden demise. Though no one has ever been brought to court for "wrecking" -- luring ships ashore to loot the cargo -- it's a commonly held belief that this did take place. But, is that what happened in Morwenstow, a village cruelly perched above a jagged, inhospitable shore? Having meticulously researched maritime logs and burial registers, broadsides of the day, diary entries, and other first-hand documents, Seal weaves history, travelogue, and imaginative narrative into this marvelous piece of detective work, bringing us a mystery of the best kind -- the sort that really did happen.…

1st ed. Head of spine slightly bumped. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dustjacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dustjacket.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st. First Edition, First Printing; dj w/unclipped price, in mylar; 316 clean, unmarked pages. Maps on End Papers (illustrateur).