Author: BEATTIE, JOHN
Title: Lifeboats to the Rescue
Description: Newton Abbot, David and Charles. 1980, First Edition. (ISBN: 0715381032). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A near Fine unmarked copy with near Fine dustjacket. 25 photographs. John Beattie knows many of the brave crews of the lifeboat stations around the United Kingdom, and has selected 16 of their most notable and courageous 'services' which he tells in exciting narrative. Choosing one rescue from each, from stations as far apart as the Isles of Scilly and Shetland to Ireland, and, having got each story first-hand there is a strong sense of actuality. 22. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Keywords: Lifeboat Rescues, Isles of Scilly, St Ives, Lerwick, Dover, Selsey, Guernsey, Walmer, Mumbles 0715381032


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