North Sea saga /
"The triumphs and troubles of two major modern industries - fishing and oil - are chronicled in this book, while the stories of seafarers, shipbuilders, mariners, pirates, fishermen and oil men who have struggled to make a living from the sea and sometimes suffered grievously at its hands are s...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Harlow, England ; New York :
Pearson/Longman,
2004.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Summary: | "The triumphs and troubles of two major modern industries - fishing and oil - are chronicled in this book, while the stories of seafarers, shipbuilders, mariners, pirates, fishermen and oil men who have struggled to make a living from the sea and sometimes suffered grievously at its hands are skilfully woven into the narrative." "The North Sea as we know it has existed for less than ten thousand years, yet its rich history as a battleground, barrier, highway and resource provides a wealth of material for this book."--Jacket. |
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| Physical Description: | ix, 272 pages, 40 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-252) and index. |
| ISBN: | 0582772575 9780582772571 |