In the Watch Below - the books and hobbies of seamen

In the Watch Below The books and hobbies of seamen. J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. 1937, First Edition. 181pp, 8 x 5.5 inches, 8vo, blue cloth-binding, Dust jacket in beige, both with dark blue lettering. The book presents the hobbies and reading habits of British merchant seamen in the early part of the 20th century. Contents: 1. The Seaman ; 2. The 'Dark Ages' ; 3. New Model ; 4. What Do Seamen Read ; 5. Adult Education for Seamen ; 6.The Seaman as Essayist ; 7. The Seaman as Critic ; 8. A Dream and a Conclusion. Appendices include examples of the volumes contained in the actual libraries of merchant ships, as well as lists of number of books and their titles borrowed by different ranks of the crews. Book and DJ in FINE condition, only fault is the shadow of a paper on one of the front free endpapers, no spotting, no markings. .Dj fine, in Mylar cover.

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Publisher: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd

Year: 1937

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

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