Description: PACIFIC ORDEAL Used hardback of above title by Kenneth AINSLIE; Manager and Superintendent of a far eastern marine company. Published by Rupert Hart -Davis 1956. 1st Edition Lightly used/faded pictorial Dust Jacket; small tears; wear along top edge and top/bottom of spine. Green cloth plain hardback covers, light minor discolouration at top and bottom of spine. No inscriptions. Composed of 14 chapters across 251 firmly bound pages. 4 pages of half plate b/w photographs. Slight lean. Very good general condition. Approx 8 1/4" c 5 1/2" x 1". A tale of astonishing seamanship, leadership, endurance and perseverance, shortly after the end of WWII. Not widely known about but a wonderful read for anyone interested in 'Merchant Navy' matters. A much underestimated service. Postage quoted for UK mainland only. Thank you for your interest and time
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Personalised: No
Subject 2: Maritime History
Book Title: PACIFIC ORDEAL
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Non-Fiction
Publisher: Hart Davis
Original Language: English
Inscribed: No
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Edition: First Edition
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1956
Format: Hardback
Language: English
Era: 1940s
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Kenneth Ainslie
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Genre: ROYAL & MERCHANT NAVY
Topic: MINESWEEPERS POST WWII
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
