1934 Men, Fish & Boats Book, Signed Letter

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"Men, Fish and Boats' by Alfred Stanford is a historic tribute to the rugged lives of North Atlantic fishermen. It … Read more "Men, Fish and Boats' by Alfred Stanford is a historic tribute to the rugged lives of North Atlantic fishermen. It was first published in 1934 by Morrow. The book is actually a pictorial documentary, designed by Gordon C. Aymar, capturing "the sometimes harsh reality of deep sea fishing and boating life". The unpaginated book features 115 b/w vintage photographs, organized by fishing methods like hand-lining, beam trawling, seining, and sword-fishing. Many of the b/w photos and text focus on the fishing hub of Gloucester, MA. From the front cover, to the many photos inside, the book is a period work of art - appealing especially to those who collect nautical or fishing themes and vintage photography. The book offers rare insight into the hazards faced by fishermen during the early 20th century. The author's endearing, hand-written,, 2-page letter (addressed to an unknown person) from a location, likely in New York City, is a heartfelt explanation of why he wrote the book. The book in in very good condition. It is a perfect companion to fishermen and boat owners & nautical collectors.Perhaps it can even find its way back home to MA. It will be sent carefully packed, with tracking. See less