Author: BRAYNARD, FRANK O.
Title: Lives of the Liners
Description: New York: Cornell Maritime Press, 1947. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. Illustrated by Frank O. Braynard. B&W Illustrations; This book is in Very Good+ condition and has a Good only dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket has several edge tears, nicks and chips missing, along with rubbing and edge wear. "Born Francis Osborn Braynard in Glen Cove, New York, he earned an undergraduate degree in history from Duke University in 1939, and master's degree in maritime history from Columbia University. Along with Nils Hansell, Braynard launched the world's first Operation Sail, an extravaganza in which tall ships and naval vessels filled New York harbor, in 1964. He was chief organizer for OpSail 76, marking the bicentennial of the United States of America. Braynard was also one of the creators of South Street Seaport, a complex of shops and urban amenities built in several blocks of old waterfront buildings on the East River in New York City. He was also a curator at the American Merchant Marine Museum on the grounds of the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. " (from Wikipedia). Very Good+ in Good dust jacket .
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Title: Lives of the Liners
Description: New York: Cornell Maritime Press, 1947. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. Illustrated by Frank O. Braynard. B&W Illustrations; This book is in Very Good+ condition and has a Good only dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket has several edge tears, nicks and chips missing, along with rubbing and edge wear. "Born Francis Osborn Braynard in Glen Cove, New York, he earned an undergraduate degree in history from Duke University in 1939, and master's degree in maritime history from Columbia University. Along with Nils Hansell, Braynard launched the world's first Operation Sail, an extravaganza in which tall ships and naval vessels filled New York harbor, in 1964. He was chief organizer for OpSail 76, marking the bicentennial of the United States of America. Braynard was also one of the creators of South Street Seaport, a complex of shops and urban amenities built in several blocks of old waterfront buildings on the East River in New York City. He was also a curator at the American Merchant Marine Museum on the grounds of the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. " (from Wikipedia). Very Good+ in Good dust jacket .
Keywords: Ships & Sailing Frank O. Braynard Ocean Liners Superliners Express Liners Mail Liners Smaller Ships Ships & Sailing
Price: US$ 25.00 Seller: S. Howlett-West Books
- Book number: 40101
- Book number: 40101
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