Greenwood, Paul
Once Aboard a Cornish Lugger
- ISBN 13:
- 9780955364815
- author:
- Greenwood, Paul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polperro Heritage Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 155mm X 235mm
- Genre:
- History (Great Britain)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Life on board a Cornish lugger in the 1960s is vividly described by Paul Greenwood in his account of his time as a young crewman aboard the Looe lugger Iris. This frank and illustrated memoir offers a unique insight into the hardships and challenges faced by fishermen at sea, including the physical and mental toll of working in harsh conditions.
Greenwood's story contrasts with modern conditions in the fishing industry, highlighting the differences between the past and present. This book pays tribute to the crewmen who worked on these vessels, and provides a valuable historical record of a bygone era.
With its focus on the experiences of a single crewman, this book offers a personal and introspective look at life on board a Cornish lugger. It is an important contribution to the history of the fishing industry, and a fascinating read for anyone interested in the subject.
Related Products
Related Products
The Cornish Lady (Cornish Saga)
Pryce, Nicola
Christmas with the Cornish Girls (The Cornish Girls Series) (The Cornish Girls Series)
Walker, Betty
Wartime with the Cornish Girls (The Cornish Girls Series) (The Cornish Girls Series)
Walker, Betty
The Cornish Midwife
Bartlett, Jo
A Wedding for the Cornish Girls (The Cornish Girls Series, Book 5) (The Cornish Girls Series)
Walker, Betty