In Praise of Sailors

In Praise of Sailors: A Nautical Anthology of Art, Poetry, and Prose published by Harry N Abrams Inc, New York, NY, 1978. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good DJ. 299 Pgs. ISBN 0810911078. LCCN 76-6810. Compiled and edited by Herbert W Warden III. From the launching of his ship to the last anchorage in a snug harbor; the sailor's life is filled with incident, from the high drama of storms at sea to the blissful refreshment of warm days in tropical ports with the scent of blossoms filling the air. This whole range of experience, is captured in this collection of etchings, engravings, watercolors, and paintings artfully matched with poetry and prose by some of the most vivid writes on the sea. 186 illustrations, 44 in color. Description text copyright 2010 BooksForComfort. Item ID 22662.