SAILS BENEATH THE SOUTHERN CROSS

AUTHOR - P.A. Eaddy

PUBLICATION - A.H. & A.W. Reed Wellington 1954 BR>
CONDITION - Very good condition, exterior of covers clean and tidy. Some age discolouration inside and large inscription on front endpaper by previous owner. Binding tight, some minor foxing throughout. No dustwrapper.

PRICE - $32

DESCRIPTION - An illustrated history that deals mainly with the old inter-colonial sailing ships which were engaged in the timber trade between New Zealand and Australia. It also covers Schooners, Schooner racing, coastal shipping and has sections on specific ships including Ysabel, Neptune, Northern Chief and the Southern Cross. The author sailed on some of the vessels. A New Zealand sailing ship classic.

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