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Sea Dangers.  The Affair of the Somers

Sea Dangers. The Affair of the Somers

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Sea Dangers. The Affair of the Somers

by McFarland, Philip

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ISBN 10
0805239901
ISBN 13
9780805239904
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New York: Schocken Books. 1985. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Near Fine copy in Very Good dustjacket. Dustjacket has a smudge to top corner of face & is now protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. Black & white illustrations. 308 pages. The author has recreated the harrowing 1842 events on board the USS Somers that involved the hanging of a young officer [the son of the US Secretary of War] and two seaman in a time of peace. The events sent shivers through the US Navy and resulted in the court martial of the CO Alexander Slidell MacKenzie. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition. Hardback.

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Bookseller
Adelaide Booksellers AU (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #
BIB262711
Title
Sea Dangers. The Affair of the Somers
Author
McFarland, Philip
Format/Binding
Hardback
Book Condition
Used -
Edition
1st Edition
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
0805239901
ISBN 13
9780805239904
Publisher
Schocken Books
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1985
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Antiquarian and Secondhand Bookseller. Member ANZAAB.Founded in 1979, Adelaide Booksellers is one of Adelaide's oldest and most respected secondhand and antiquarian booksellers. Members of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers [ANZAAB]. Has Adelaide's most comprehensive selection of book on military history. Also a very good range of Australiana books, Childrens's Books, Art and History books.Something for every budget. Now primarily an online/telephone seller but open to the public by arrangement.

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