The introduction of steam into the merchant fleets of the world was a profound technical revolution. Basil jack greenhill cmg 26 february 1920, in bristol 8 april 2003, was a diplomat. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. A survey of the history of the small fore and aft rigged merchant sailing ships of england and wales in the years 18701940 with something of their previous history and subsequent fate, volume 1. For more information on what data is contained in the cookies, please see our cookie policy. In the navy, he rose from rating to lieutenant, working at the radar research establishment at malvern. Basil provides the current onhand quantity and the amazon pricing information for the title, including the lowest new, used and collector price, the quantity in each of these conditions, the sales rank, and the average of the lowest 10 prices. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Basil blackwell publishers publisher contact information. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library. In 1984 leventhal started a new publishing imprint, greenhill books. Lionel leventhal is a british publisher of books on military history and related topics, whose.
Schooners by basil greenhill hardback, 1980 for sale. The life and times of a fourmasted barque by basil greenhill, john hackman online at alibris. Greenhill books are a publisher for knowledgeable enthusiasts publishing the best authors on the most fascinating aspects of. This book brings alive for maritime historians and enthusiasts, traditional boat sailors, modelmakers, and all those with an interest in local history, the vast array of craft that were once such a significant feature of our inshore seas.
I have always heard the allied side of the war so looked forward to reading what the axis pilots were all about. Published 1974 by hastings house publishers first published november 16th 1972. Inshore craft by basil greenhill overdrive rakuten. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The evolution of the wooden ship basil greenhill, sam manning on. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good. Interviewed by the bookseller magazine at the bologna book fair in april 2019, michael leventhal noted the childrens imprint was a certainly a change from the battle of the bulge and books about snipers. Click to view a single year, or drag across a range. Buy the last tall ships by basil greenhill editor, georg kjahre, georg kahre online at alibris. The merchant steamship before 1900 conways history of the ship 9780851775630 by greenhill, basil and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Women under sail by basil greenhill, ann giffard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Follow basil greenhill and explore their bibliography from s basil greenhill author page.
We publish military history that matters and makes an impact. The merchant schooners by basil greenhill abebooks. After narrating the ships construction, greenhill concisely deals with her trading life mostly spent in between ireland and the bristol channel, her owners, and the changes made to her. Basil greenhill books list of books by author basil.
The merchant schooners by basil greenhill, hardcover. The evolution of the wooden ship paperback jan 30 2009. Greenhill books, east finchley, redbridge, united kingdom. We are confident that we publish the best authors on the most fascinating aspects of military history. Greenhill books publishes quality military history for knowledgeable enthusiasts. Sir basil blackwell, a leading british publisher, who on his 90th birthday ascribed his secret of longevity to being in a constant state of mild irritation, died on monday at his home near. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The last tall ships by basil greenhill editor, georg. Publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids.
He received a degree from bristol university and was a member of the united kingdoms diplomatic service for twenty years, in canada, pakistan, the united states and japan. Basil provides the current onhand quantity and the amazon pricing information for the title, including the lowest new, used and collector price, the quantity in each of these conditions, the sales rank, and the average of. Victorian and edwardian sailing ships from old photographs basil greenhill on. Inshore craft is a spectacular achievement wooden boat magazine. Luce library books on nineteenth century merchant ships. Basil greenhills most popular book is the advent of steam. Londons chatham publishing has produced this important 256page reference work with the expert editorial help of julian mannering and dr. This can be especially useful to help you decide if the book is worth buying, checking out from a library, etc. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Alas, basil greenhills text is sometimes difficult to read, the author eschewing semicolons, brackets, and other helpful devices to split up his lists. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published. Buy the british seafarer 1st edition by michael mason, etc. Basil greenhill was director of the national maritime museum at greenwich for sixteen years and has published many articles and books on maritime history. Traditional working vessels of the british isles reprint by basil greenhill, julian mannering isbn. Green hill will bring your book from heart to mind, from mind to print, from print to market. Contractually precluded from publishing any new books for a period, he started. The site is updated daily with information about every book, author, illustrator, and publisher in the childrens young adult book industry. This website requires cookies to provide all of its features. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryused book markings inside. Victorian and edwardian sailing ships from old photographs. Books by basil greenhill author of the advent of steam goodreads. He was also the author of over forty books and numerous articles on maritime history, many of them produced in collaboration with his second wife.
Basil greenhill was director of the national maritime museum at greenwich for. The merchant schooners volume 2, basil greenhill, david. The evolution of the wooden ship by basil greenhill 2009. Id like to read this book on kindle dont have a kindle. This page on the barnes and noble online bookstore site includes the book s table of contents. Brown, 2 books john masefield, 1 book antony preston, 1. To accept cookies from this site, please click the allow cookies button below. National maritime museum, catalogue of the library, volume. The merchant schooners by basil greenhill and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
He went to bristol grammar school, before reading philosophy, politics and economics at bristol university, but his time there was interrupted by wartime naval service. Greenhill books is an independent, familyowned company that publishes quality military history for knowledgeable enthusiasts. Books 19th century merchant sail and steam ship resources. Basil publishing private limited quality books publishers. The archaeology of boats and ships by basil greenhill. Jacketflap connects you to the work of more than 200,000 authors, illustrators, publishers and other creators of books for children and young adults. Buy a cheap copy of schooners book by basil greenhill. Basil greenhill greenhill, basil used books, rare books and new books. The forum is a free service, and much like the free content on public radio, we hope you will support woodenboat by subscribing to this fabulous magazine. The merchant schooners basil greenhill volume two only 1968. Basil provides sales information for the title and author of a book to help determine how well it will sell in your store. Introduction our publishing company is a wellrecognized book manufacturer in india as well as in overseas with more than 52 products, and over 100 to be launched and more than 50 distributors spread over 29 states and 7 union territories of india and with the overseas presence at united arab emirates.
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