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Books, Periodicals, Ephemera
Detailed Information for Seller's item number:
001698
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Barcat Skipper: Tales of a Tangier Island Waterman
Author: Chowning, Larry S.
Publisher: Tidewater Publishers, 1983 Centreville, MD
ISBN: 0870333003 Book. Book condition: Very Good. Good. Hardcover 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall First edition (stated). "Tangier Island lies in the Chesapeake Bay about midway between Tidewater Virginia and Virginia's Eastern Shore, about ten miles below the Maryland state line and about forty miles above Cape Charles. since Tangier was settled, nearly three hundred years ago, most of the men who have lived there have worked the water, and to a large extent this is still the case. Until recent years, the islanders lived in remote isolation. They were an independent lot, self-reliant, and not infrequently rather eccentric. The tales in this collection are true. For the most part they recount events in the life of Elmer Crockett, born on Tangier in 1903, who has shared with Mr. Chowning the reminiscences of his lifelong occupation as a waterman. A few of the stories involve earlier generations of Crocketts and the accounts, handed down, have become part of the island lore. Sometimes two or more events have been woven together, sometimes names have been changed, a little poetic license has been taken, but - all in all - the tales are a true mirror of life on Tangier Island. This is the real stuff, told by a natural-born storyteller, recorded by a sensitive reporter with an ear for the turn of phrase and the rhythm of the island speech. The barcat of the book's title refers to a workboat characteristic of the Taqngier area - 'a small skipjack' - usually 26 to 28 feet long, with a catboat rig." 155 pages. Book is in VERY GOOD condition; minor shelfwear. Dust jacket is in GOOD or better condition; wear along top edges.
Price: US$12.00. Quantity available: 1.
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Lenny's Rare Books
133 Hitch Pond Circle
Seaford, Delaware
19973 United States
Phone: (302) 629-3673
Website: http://www.lennysrarebooks.com
Email: otispd@comcast.net
Seller's item number:
001698
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Seller's Terms of Sale:
1. Items are normally shipped within 24 hours of receipt of your order. Books are wrapped in bubble wrap and then placed in a bubble envelope. We have found that this has eliminated damage during shipping.
2. Standard Shipping is USPS Media Mail within the United States. Priority Mail and International Mail rates are available on request.
Return Policy:
We make every effort to describe our books accurately. However, problems can occur and mistakes are occasionally made. Returns are accepted under the following conditions: - If you have a complaint or problem, please email us directly as soon as you become aware of it.
- We do not offer partial refunds, but we will accept a return if you are not happy with your purchase.
- The book must be returned in the condition in which it was received.
- The book must be returned within seven days of receipt.
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