The Book of Gloucester Fishermen by James B. Connolly (1927, John Day Company, First Edition, Hardcover)
Genres: Nautical Fiction, New England, Maritime Literature
Books with their own history…
First published in 1927, James B. Connolly’s The Book of Gloucester Fishermen is a tribute to the rugged seafaring life of Massachusetts’ North Shore. Connolly, Pulitzer Prize–winning author and himself a man of the sea, renders the bravery, hardships, and humor of the Gloucester crews with authenticity and heart. In these stories, the Atlantic is both adversary and provider, shaping the lives of those who risk everything upon it. A first edition of this maritime classic, it remains a stirring piece of New England’s literary and cultural heritage.
As a special bonus, tucked within the pages are several original vintage newspaper clippings related to maritime life and the era—small historical artifacts that add another layer of story and provenance to this already evocative volume.
From my little corner,
Your Resident Hermit
The Book of Gloucester Fishermen by James B. Connolly (1927, John Day Company, First Edition, Hardcover)
Genres: Nautical Fiction, New England, Maritime Literature
Books with their own history…
First published in 1927, James B. Connolly’s The Book of Gloucester Fishermen is a tribute to the rugged seafaring life of Massachusetts’ North Shore. Connolly, Pulitzer Prize–winning author and himself a man of the sea, renders the bravery, hardships, and humor of the Gloucester crews with authenticity and heart. In these stories, the Atlantic is both adversary and provider, shaping the lives of those who risk everything upon it. A first edition of this maritime classic, it remains a stirring piece of New England’s literary and cultural heritage.
As a special bonus, tucked within the pages are several original vintage newspaper clippings related to maritime life and the era—small historical artifacts that add another layer of story and provenance to this already evocative volume.
From my little corner,
Your Resident Hermit
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