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A Funny Old Sailor: Further Anecdotes from the Life of Des Sleightholme

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title A Funny Old Sailor: Further Anecdotes from the Life of Des Sleightholme
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Des Sleightholme
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 213,Width 138
Category/GenreSailing
ISBN/Barcode 9780713667134
ClassificationsDewey:797.124092
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Adlard Coles Nautical
Publication Date 31 July 2003
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This is the eagerly awaited follow-up to Des Sleightholme's bestseller A Funny Old Life, which instantly established itself as a must-read for Des's multitude of admirers. Former editor of Yachting Monthly for many years, Des is well known for his irreverent outlook on the Establishment and for his unfailing eye for the funny side of things; here he returns with further yarns about the hilarious happenings throughout his life.

Author Biography

Des Sleightholme was editor of Yachting Monthly for nearly 20 years. His Old Harry's Dog-Watch was an instant bestseller when published by Adlard Coles Nautical. He died in 2003.