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1955 Cracker Hash the Story of an Apprentice in Sail
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Description
First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce
The first edition of this scarce work.
J. R. Stenhouse's account of his early voyages in a Cape Horner, a fascinating work that also looks at his experiences during the wars.
Illustrated with a frontispiece, and eight plates.
From the library of Eric Kenneth Prentice Back, with his bookplate to the front pastedown. Kenn Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years. He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George Back. In addition, he served as base commander at Halley, Faraday and Rothera stations. His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of polar exploration.
Condition
In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. A few light marks to the boards. Spots to the fore edge. Bookplate and stamp to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with spots.
Very Good Indeed
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