Isbn: 9780243083725 - fish and men in the maine islands (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book details the author's experiences while connecting with locals on coastal Maine islands during the late 1800s. He discusses islander's contrasting views of the region with his preconceived notions, which were formed from romantic depictions of the area made by previous explorers. The author presents a unique perspective on both the geographical nature of the islands, and the islanders' approach to life, work, and the hardships they faced. He also shares the stories and insights he gained from notable locals like a prominent literary figure and the captain of an island-hopping trading vessel. Throughout the book, the author reflects on ideas related to community, isolation, self-sufficiency, and the nature of human resilience when faced with the power and beauty of the sea. 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.…