Foc's'l and Glory-Hole:

A Study of the Merchant Seaman and his Occupation

by James C. Healey 

Signed by the author.  New  York:  Oxford University Press, 1936  

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD condition.

• Dark green covers are mostly clean, with silver titles.  Corners are sharp. 
• Spine has silver text and is somewhat darkened with softened ends.
• Binding is strong. 
• Pastedowns and feps have some staining, toning, author inscription.  See photos. 
• Present are the return flaps of the original dust jacket.  See photos.
• Illustrations, black and white photographs, are clear.  Some marginal staining present at photo plates.  See photos.  
• Interior is gently age-toned.  Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• Text block edges are dusty at head, have some foxing. 
• PS2023.0526

211 pages. 5.75 x 9 inches.

A study of the occupation of seafaring from the point of view of social conditions.  The author examines the social, economic, and health problems of those who "go down to the sea in ships."  In a final section, he offers recommendations for improving seafaring as an occupation.  

Signed and inscribed by author on free end paper.

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