1997, ISBN: 9780824818937

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Crecy, 1995. 236 pp, large 8vo (9 1/2" H). B&w photographs. "Ordinary seamen far outnumber their officers, yet most naval books are written from the officers' standpoi… More...

Crecy, 1995. 236 pp, large 8vo (9 1/2" H). B&w photographs. "Ordinary seamen far outnumber their officers, yet most naval books are written from the officers' standpoint. In a wide variety of reminiscences the author reconstructs the matelot's life, whether in corvette, battleship or destroyer, or whether as Royal Navy, Reservist, RNVR or Hostilities Only; he writes both of the pleasures of shipboard life and of the often harsh discipline meted out for lapses from the strict naval code. There were happy ships and unhappy ships, lucky ships and unlucky ships, and he instances experiences from them. Throughout the book he links the experiences of the seamen to the great actions of the war taking place around them, which are thus seen not from the viewpoint of the captain or admiral but the men who fired the guns, the engineers, etc. Thus we get new perspectives on the Battle of the River Plate, Convoy PQ17, the invasion of Sicily, the Battle of Sirte, and many other actions." Includes a Glossary of Lower-deck words and phrases and Appendix: Extracts from King's Rules and Admiralty Regulations 1939 and 1943. Book is Fine. Dust jacket has minor rubbing, very minor wear or wrinkling at top/bottom of front flap-fold, tiny scuff from sticker removal on front panel title.. Revised Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good+., Crecy, 1995, Crecy, 1995. 236 pp, large 8vo (9 1/2" H). B&w photographs. "Ordinary seamen far outnumber their officers, yet most naval books are written from the officers' standpoint. In a wide variety of reminiscences the author reconstructs the matelot's life, whether in corvette, battleship or destroyer, or whether as Royal Navy, Reservist, RNVR or Hostilities Only; he writes both of the pleasures of shipboard life and of the often harsh discipline meted out for lapses from the strict naval code. There were happy ships and unhappy ships, lucky ships and unlucky ships, and he instances experiences from them. Throughout the book he links the experiences of the seamen to the great actions of the war taking place around them, which are thus seen not from the viewpoint of the captain or admiral but the men who fired the guns, the engineers, etc. Thus we get new perspectives on the Battle of the River Plate, Convoy PQ17, the invasion of Sicily, the Battle of Sirte, and many other actions." Includes a Glossary of Lower-deck words and phrases and Appendix: Extracts from King's Rules and Admiralty Regulations 1939 and 1943. Dust jacket has minor edge wear/wrinkling, light rubbing and tiny dint/scuff on rear panel, very small faint sticker pull repair on panel. . Revised Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good., Crecy, 1995, London: Edward Arnold & Co., 1946 "It is what it is," a glossary of terms in use on ships of the Royal Navy. Laid in is a relevant clipping. Previous owner's name. 193 pp. Ink spill bottom of rear cover.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good Plus/No Jacket. Illus. by Beryl Irving. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall., Edward Arnold & Co., 1946, New York, NY: Pocket Books, 1994. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/As New. Size=7.5"x9.5. (full book description) Pocket Books, New York, NY, 1994. 1st Edition 1st Printing, VG+/Fine, Hard Cover, w/Dust Jacket. Size=7.5"x9.5", 403pp(Index). Short ink gift note on front free endpaper, o.w. clean, bright & tight. Price unclipped. DJ not torn, etc. Would be Fine/Fine without ink gift note. ISBN 0671750224 99% OF OUR BOOKS ARE SHIPPED IN CUSTOM BOXES, WE ALWAYS PACK WITH GREAT CARE!, Pocket Books, 1994, New York, NY: Pocket Books, 1994. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Fine/As New. Size=7.5"x9.5. (full book description) Pocket Books, New York, NY, 1994. 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine-/Fine, Hard Cover, w/Dust Jacket. Size=7.5"x9.5", 403pgs(Index). 1" long thin black line on bottom page ends, o.w. clean, tight & bright. No ink names, tears, chips, foxing etc. Price unclipped. ISBN 0671750224 99% OF OUR BOOKS ARE SHIPPED IN CUSTOM BOXES, WE ALWAYS PACK WITH GREAT CARE!, Pocket Books, 1994, University of Hawaii Press January 1997. 8vo softcover 298pp very good. After so many successful travel books written about the Empire and Commonwealth from a British point of view, it would restore the balance to have other voices telling their side of the imperial saga. This mould-breaking book, which may well become a classic of its kind, is one of the first such to appear. Ratu Kamisese Mara is a Polynesian of distinguished lineage, born to command and high political office, educated in New Zealand, at Oxford and the LSE, who writes in a witty and urbane style." -Times Literary SupplementRatu Sir Kamisese's thoughtful and entertaining memoir of his personal and political life candidly outlines significant events in the development of Fiji, a plural society for which The Pacific Way holds a special and evocative meaning. The phrase inspired his 1970 partnership with the Indian opposition leader to produce a constitution whereby, in his own words, "people of different races, opinions and cultures can live and work together for the good of all, can differ without rancour, govern without malice, and accept responsibility as reasonable people intent on serving the interests of all." After leading Fiji through 17 years of multiracial harmony, he found it ironic that his defeat in 1987, opposed by an Indian-dominated coalition and a fervid Fijian Nationalist Party, was provoked by his multiracialism. But this same multiracial vision enabled him, after the military coups in 1987, to lead an interim government that restored stability and economic progress. As the appointed President of Fiji, he is sustained by wide popular acclaim and affection. Very few Pacific leaders have published their opinions and perspectives on such a wide range of issues and topics. In addition to his long and distinguished political life, he tells of his chiefly heritage, his early education and medical studies at Otago University, his years at Oxford University, and his career as a colonial administrator. His memoir will be of outstanding interest to Pacific historians, political scientists, and anthropologists, as well as the general reader. ., University of Hawaii Press January 1997<

1997, ISBN: 0824818938

[EAN: 9780824818937], [PU: University of Hawaii Press January 1997], THE PACIFIC WAY A MEMOIR MARA KAMISESE, 8vo softcover 298pp very good. After so many successful travel books written a… More...

[EAN: 9780824818937], [PU: University of Hawaii Press January 1997], THE PACIFIC WAY A MEMOIR MARA KAMISESE, 8vo softcover 298pp very good. After so many successful travel books written about the Empire and Commonwealth from a British point of view, it would restore the balance to have other voices telling their side of the imperial saga. This mould-breaking book, which may well become a classic of its kind, is one of the first such to appear. Ratu Kamisese Mara is a Polynesian of distinguished lineage, born to command and high political office, educated in New Zealand, at Oxford and the LSE, who writes in a witty and urbane style." -Times Literary SupplementRatu Sir Kamisese's thoughtful and entertaining memoir of his personal and political life candidly outlines significant events in the development of Fiji, a plural society for which The Pacific Way holds a special and evocative meaning. The phrase inspired his 1970 partnership with the Indian opposition leader to produce a constitution whereby, in his own words, "people of different races, opinions and cultures can live and work together for the good of all, can differ without rancour, govern without malice, and accept responsibility as reasonable people intent on serving the interests of all." After leading Fiji through 17 years of multiracial harmony, he found it ironic that his defeat in 1987, opposed by an Indian-dominated coalition and a fervid Fijian Nationalist Party, was provoked by his multiracialism. But this same multiracial vision enabled him, after the military coups in 1987, to lead an interim government that restored stability and economic progress. As the appointed President of Fiji, he is sustained by wide popular acclaim and affection. Very few Pacific leaders have published their opinions and perspectives on such a wide range of issues and topics. In addition to his long and distinguished political life, he tells of his chiefly heritage, his early education and medical studies at Otago University, his years at Oxford University, and his career as a colonial administrator. His memoir will be of outstanding interest to Pacific historians, political scientists, and anthropologists, as well as the general reader.<

1997, ISBN: 0824818938

0824818938 Good, Good condition item with wear and markings. Ex-library. Looks like an interesting title! We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great… More...

0824818938 Good, Good condition item with wear and markings. Ex-library. Looks like an interesting title! We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. Paperback, [Varia], University of Hawaii Press 1997-01<

1997, ISBN: 0824818938

Honolulu. University of Hawaii Press. 1997. (ISBN: 0824818938) Soft cover. As new. Softbound 8vo. Memoirs of the appointed President of Fiji in which he discusses his political life and t… More...

Honolulu. University of Hawaii Press. 1997. (ISBN: 0824818938) Soft cover. As new. Softbound 8vo. Memoirs of the appointed President of Fiji in which he discusses his political life and the meaning behind his coined phrase, "The Pacific Way." 280pp. Index. B/W photos. As New.<