In The Footsteps of Livingstone

David Irving · eBook · 146pp

In Banged Up, David Irving delivers a riveting narrative of his unexpected arrest and subsequent incarceration by the Austrian secret state police (Stapo) in November 2005. Based on a lecture given sixteen years prior, Irving found himself sentenced to three years in Austria's most formidable prison, navigating through an ordeal that would test the limits of any individual's resilience and belief in the freedom of expression. This hardback edition recounts the trial and imprisonment and the ensuing legal battles; all conveyed with Irving's characteristic absence of bitterness and a keen sense of humour.…

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J. Tom Burgess · Paperback · 200pp

The ultimate paperback handbook of knots, splices, and ropework-trusted since 1884. This updated classic blends J. Tom Burgess's timeless guidance with modern techniques, offering step-by-step diagrams, splicing methods for synthetic lines, and essential knots for every task. Whether you're at sea, on the trail, or in the workshop, this pocket-sized guide ensures every knot holds when it matters most.

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Commander John Irving · Hardcover · 250pp

Master the art of coastal navigation with Lt.-Commander John Irving's timeless guide for sailors and students of the sea. From plotting your first course to reading buoys and avoiding collisions, Coastal Navigation and Pilotage offers clear, practical instruction backed by detailed charts and diagrams. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced yachtsman, this book will give you the confidence to sail safely along any coast. A must-have manual for every navigator's cabin table. Order your copy today and chart your own safe landfall.

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Commander John Irving · Hardcover · 150pp

For centuries, the art of flying flags at sea has been steeped in tradition, rules, and decorum. The Manual of Flag Etiquette, reviewed and accepted as correct by the Lord's Commissioners of the Admiralty, is the authoritative guide for yachtsmen and mariners alike. Covering everything from ensigns and burgees to distress signals and ceremonial dressing of ships, this essential handbook provides clear, precise instructions on the proper use of flags aboard vessels.

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