G.R.G. Worcester THE JUNKS AND SAMPANS OF THE YANGTZE First UK Edition Hardback

First UK edition first print hardback of THE JUNKS AND SAMPANS OF THE YANGTZE by G.R.G. Worcester and published by Seaforth Publishing in 2022. Originally published in the USA in 1971. Heavy book, weighing around 3.4 KG when packaged.

The book and unclipped dust jacket are in fine condition with just a short folding crease to the top corner of the front inner flap of the dust jacket. Internally the pages are clean and tight.

In the twentieth century the rivers and harbours of China still teemed with junks and sampans, and almost as amazing as their numbers was the huge variety of types, evolved over the centuries to meet the needs of all kinds of waterborne commerce. In this fascinating and brilliant account, the author, who for thirty years was a River Inspector for the Marine Department of the Chinese Maritime Customs service, described in detail the lives of the junkmen and the craft they sailed. 

627 pages including Appendices, Nautical Glossary, Index and About the Author. Profusely illustrated with black & white photographs and drawings.

ISBN: 9781526784902

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