Working The Irish Coast
Mike Smylie
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Description for Working The Irish Coast
Paperback. Celebrates the fishing industry and outlines its role in the cultural and economic development of the country. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBR; KNAF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172. . Clean copy with some shelf wear
In Working the Irish Coast, Mike Smylie invites the reader to join him on his twenty-three-day journey around the Irish coast. Sleeping in his van and accompanied by his faithful dog, he leads us on a personal and informative trip, stopping off in many towns and harbours. He chats to the fishermen and boat-builders that he meets along the way, and observes with his expert eye the customs and practices associated with fishing in Ireland. This book includes a large number of photographs and detailed descriptions of the various vessels that are native to Ireland.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845889449
SKU
KAC0003614
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Mike Smylie
MIKE SMYLIE is a maritime historian who specialises in the fishing industry and has written numerous books and articles on the subject, including Thomas Summers & Co.<.> and Voices from the Shoreline for The History Press. He is also a founder member of the 40+ Fishing Boat association, which was founded to promote and preserve British fishing traditions and vessels, ... Read more
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