The Quay to the Sea by Surtees M Rothery
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Book Type: SECONDHAND
ISBN: 9781875205059
Author: Surtees M Rothery
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Self-published
Place: Dunsborough WA
Year: 1994
Format: Paperback
Pages: 216 pages
Period: 20th Century
Book Description
Secondhand. Good condition. Wear to book corners and edges. Back cover has old price in red pen. Minor marks on book foredges. Small bend to front cover right tail corner. Inscribed by author.
This book follows the life of "Boy" Rothery from 1922, through his youth, on the waters of Sydney Harbour and travelling to school by steam ferry to Circular Quay and then taking up a 45-year career in the Merchant Service. Mingled with history, people and cultures, with voyages around Australia, the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Includes Rothery's four years of naval service during WWII. (back cover)
The Quay to the Sea by Surtees M Rothery
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