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Scottish fishing boats : a new look

Pottinger, James A.2010
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Packed with previously unpublished illustrations, James Pottinger's new volume covers the fishing history of the areas of north-east Scotland, the west coast and Shetland.Covers the fishing history of the areas of north-east Scotland, the west coast, and Shetland. This title discusses such topics as miscellaneous types from the past, pursers, smaller craft, visiting boats and boats which were lost to sea or have been scrapped. A companion to his successful first book, James Pottinger's new volume "Scottish Fishing Boats: A New Look" looks farther afield and covers the fishing history of the areas of north-east Scotland, the west coast, and Shetland. Topics covered include miscellaneous types from today and the past, pursers, smaller craft, visiting boats and boats which were lost to sea or have been scrapped. A number of older boats are included to illustrate shapes and designs, which are often held to retain a measure of character and individuality, perhaps not as prevalent today. Touching on some of the changes in boat types and fishing methods, as well as changes and developments in design and catching methods, this second selection of images - many previously unpublished - fills in the gaps in Scotland's fishing history and brings the story of Scotland's fishing boats up to date.
Main title:
Imprint:
Stroud : History, 2010.
Collation:
128 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.128 p. : (some col.), ill.
Notes:
Paperback.
ISBN:
9780752453040 (pbk)0752453041 (pbk)
Dewey class:
623.8'28387.2042609411639.2623.828387.20426639.22623.82
Local class:
623.828
Language:
English
Index terms:
OrkneyShetland
BRN:
645886
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