A Funny Old Sailor: Further Anecdotes from the Life of Des Sleightholme
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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A Funny Old Sailor: Further Anecdotes from the Life of Des Sleightholme
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Des Sleightholme
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:160 | Dimensions(mm): Height 213,Width 138 |
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Category/Genre | Sailing |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780713667134
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Classifications | Dewey:797.124092 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Imprint |
Adlard Coles Nautical
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Publication Date |
31 July 2003 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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.
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