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1975 Sail In The South by Ronald Parsons Australian Maritime History Book

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1975 Sail In The South by Ronald Parsons Australian Maritime History Book

Sail In The South - The Great Days Of Sail Around Australia and New Zealand
By Ronald Parsons
Published by Rigby Limited: Adelaide 1975 1st Edition

" Sail in the South: The Great Days of Sail Around Australia and New Zealand, written by maritime historian Ronald Parsons, presents a richly illustrated account of the sailing ship era that shaped the maritime history of Australasia. Drawing upon the remarkable A. D. Edwardes Collection of shipping photographs held in the State Library of South Australia, the book captures the period when tall ships and clippers formed the vital link between Australia, New Zealand and the wider world. The photographs chronicle the final great decades of commercial sail, from the gold rush years through to the gradual decline of sailing vessels in the face of steam power.

The volume documents a wide range of vessels and maritime activity across the southern seas, including famous clippers, coastal trading ships, and the working craft that connected ports throughout Australia and New Zealand. Alongside striking historical photographs of ships under sail, the book also depicts the ports they visited, the sailors who crewed them, and the maritime communities that depended upon sea trade. Parsons' accompanying text provides historical context and engaging commentary on the development of regional shipping, shipbuilding, and the demanding voyages undertaken by crews navigating some of the world's most challenging waters.

Published in 1975 by Rigby Limited, this well-produced first edition combines historical narrative with an extensive visual record of the sailing era in the southern hemisphere. The carefully curated photographs and informative captions provide an evocative glimpse into the age when wind-powered ships dominated long-distance trade and coastal transport, making the work an appealing volume for maritime historians, collectors of nautical photography, and enthusiasts of Australian and New Zealand shipping history."

Light wear to dust jacket. Pages very clean and well presented. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 26.5cm x 22cm x 2.5cm - 209 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Dust Jacket", "Illustrated"]
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: Maritime
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear to dust jacket. Pages very clean and well presented. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Ronald Parsons
Publisher: Rigby Limited: Adelaide
Year Printed: 1975
Sub-subject: Australian Maritime