Description: Building Your Great Collection; One Fine Book at a TimeFrom the Forecastle to the Cabin : Memoirs of the Author, Captain of the Famous Packet Ship Dreadnought [Clipper Ship]Samuels, Captain Samuel (1823-1908) New York: Harper & Brothers, 1887 Smooth navy-blue publisher's cloth, Titles stamped in gilt, decoration in stamped silver and gold gilt. 12mo, 7.25 inches tall; xviii, 308 [4 adverts] pages. Tissue-guarded frontispiece of the author plus 23 additional illustrations by plate and in-text. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear, corners and spine tips bumped with small rubs; eraser remains on the front paste-down Very Good / No Dust Jacket. Captain Samuel S. Samuels was a 19th-century American sea captain best known for command of the famous clipper ship the Dreadnought. The fastest sailing ship of the time was quite famous and Captain Samuels was also renowned as the captain and designer of the ship. In 1859 he set a new record for New York to Liverpool of only 9 days, 17 hours. Twice Captain Samuels sailed faster than steamer ships which were increasingly popular for freight during this time. The true appeal of Captain Samuels's story lies in its authenticity. His narrative carries a tone of honesty that is rare in sea tales, and it is this unique quality, as much as the engaging story itself, that captivates the reader. [wiki] And Check out our other items! Member ofABAA [American Booksellers Antiquarian Association]FABA [Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association]IOBA [International Online Booksellers Association]The Ephemera Society of America Terms GuaranteeWe tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Our books, and ephemera are described using AB Bookman standards. Our Guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to buying. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. ShippingStandard shipping is by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 4 - 8 days (and sometimes longer) depending upon destination.We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to most foreign countries. Please choose that at checkout.FeedbackWe leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Location: DeLand, Florida
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Author: Samuels, Captain Samuel (1823-1908
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Year Printed: 1887
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
