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'...a riveting account of the life of a man who spent years as a Shetland fisherman and the next forty in square-rigged ships out of Liverpool'. The Marine Quarterly -------------------- `This entertaining book describes the eventful life of a Shetland man in pursuit of his ambitions... A great read that's a real page-turner'. Sea Breezes -------------------- `It is very thoroughly referenced. Very well produced... ...this is well up to Whittles' high standards. An absolute must tread for those interested in both the sailing era and the social history of Shetland and highly enjoyable for a far wider audience. Highly recommended'. South West Soundings -------------------- `...insight into Shetland society and the world of trading under sail'. Yachting Monthly -------------------- `...evokes that lost world with an immediacy that is remarkably compelling. ...engaging and accessible style that makes this book a joy to read. ...we really gain an insight into the world in which he lived - and across which he repeatedly sailed'. Undiscovered Scotland -------------------- `...this powerful personal account of one such seafarer explains many of the reasons that lie beneath the heritage. It vividly explains the social and economic drivers that fuelled Shetland seafaring and delivers deep insight in the often harsh and dangerous conditions in which crews worked. His evocative firsthand accounts are enhanced by his wife's letters... ...as well as some lovely old photographs and official reports and logs. The pages are peppered with fascinating stories... ...this is a moving a memorable book...' Nautilus International -------------------- `This is a very well written book telling a fascinating story of a bygone era and I would highly recommend it to our readers'. Shipping Today and Yesterday-------------------'...A fine example of a maritime biography which makes gripping reading'. Alston Kennerley, University of Plymouth, UK-------------------'...a beautiful book about the last chapter of deep water sailing ships...a wonderful insight into a maritime world that can still teach us a great deal about seafarers and seafaring, shipping and the sea...is a wonderful piece of work, illuminating the final years of sail in an accomplished fashion, accompanied by maps, diagrams and a clear explanation about the ships, the cargoes and how they were sailed. If I hadn't alredy read it, I would ask for it for Christmas'. Lloyd's List

`This is a very well written book telling a fascinating story of a bygone era and I would highly recommend it to our readers'. Shipping Today and Yesterday

`This entertaining book describes the eventful life of a Shetland man in pursuit of his ambitions... A great read that's a real page-turner'. Sea Breezes -------------------- `It is very thoroughly referenced. Very well produced... ...this is well up to Whittles' high standards. An absolute must tread for those interested in both the sailing era and the social history of Shetland and highly enjoyable for a far wider audience. Highly recommended'. South West Soundings -------------------- `...insight into Shetland society and the world of trading under sail'. Yachting Monthly -------------------- `...evokes that lost world with an immediacy that is remarkably compelling. ...engaging and accessible style that makes this book a joy to read. ...we really gain an insight into the world in which he lived - and across which he repeatedly sailed'. Undiscovered Scotland -------------------- `...this powerful personal account of one such seafarer explains many of the reasons that lie beneath the heritage. It vividly explains the social and economic drivers that fuelled Shetland seafaring and delivers deep insight in the often harsh and dangerous conditions in which crews worked. His evocative firsthand accounts are enhanced by his wife's letters... ...as well as some lovely old photographs and official reports and logs. The pages are peppered with fascinating stories... ...this is a moving a memorable book...' Nautilus International -------------------- `This is a very well written book telling a fascinating story of a bygone era and I would highly recommend it to our readers'. Shipping Today and Yesterday-------------------'...A fine example of a maritime biography which makes gripping reading'. Alston Kennerley, University of Plymouth, UK-------------------'...a beautiful book about the last chapter of deep water sailing ships...a wonderful insight into a maritime world that can still teach us a great deal about seafarers and seafaring, shipping and the sea...is a wonderful piece of work, illuminating the final years of sail in an accomplished fashion, accompanied by maps, diagrams and a clear explanation about the ships, the cargoes and how they were sailed. If I hadn't alredy read it, I would ask for it for Christmas'. Lloyd's List

`...evokes that lost world with an immediacy that is remarkably compelling. ...engaging and accessible style that makes this book a joy to read. ...we really gain an insight into the world in which he lived - and across which he repeatedly sailed'. Undiscovered Scotland -------------------- `...this powerful personal account of one such seafarer explains many of the reasons that lie beneath the heritage. It vividly explains the social and economic drivers that fuelled Shetland seafaring and delivers deep insight in the often harsh and dangerous conditions in which crews worked. His evocative firsthand accounts are enhanced by his wife's letters... ...as well as some lovely old photographs and official reports and logs. The pages are peppered with fascinating stories... ...this is a moving a memorable book...' Nautilus International -------------------- `This is a very well written book telling a fascinating story of a bygone era and I would highly recommend it to our readers'. Shipping Today and Yesterday

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Captain Jack Isbester spent 35 years in the Merchant Navy, served as Chief Officer on the topsail schooner, Sir Winston Churchill, was Deputy Headmaster and Director of Nautical Studies at HMS Conway and latterly a marine consultant. He has an enduring fascination with ships, the sea and his Shetland origins.

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