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Explore the captivating world of Scottish maritime heritage through the lens of Gloria Wilson in her beautifully illustrated hardcover book. This detailed exploration focuses on the renowned Peterhead yard of Richard Irvin & Sons, famous for its wooden, cruiser-sterned fishing boats. With 138 pages filled with almost a hundred stunning photographs, this book serves as both a tribute to a distinctive maritime culture and a vital record of the people behind it. Every image and insight shared within these pages encapsulates the essence of Scotland's fishing history, making it a must-have for enthusiasts of maritime folklore and local crafts. Dive deep into the narratives of the boats that sailed the Scottish waters and the skilled artisans who crafted them. Perfect for collectors of nautical books, history buffs, and anyone fascinated by the tales of the sea, this book not only documents the beauty of fishing boats but also preserves the legacy of a fading tradition. Whether as a treasured addition to your personal library or a thoughtful gift for a loved one, Gloria Wilson's work is a compelling homage to the artistry and tradition that shaped Scotland's fishing industry. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the rich tapestry of maritime life with this exceptional publication.
Author: Gloria Wilson Publisher: Lodestar Books
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 216 x 216 mm
Pages: 138
Publication Date: 08-12-2017
Having recorded in pen and ink the Fishing Boats of Scotland which she loves, Gloria Wilson here focusses her attention on the Peterhead yard of Richard Irvin & Sons, and the wooden, cruiser sterned fishing boats for which it became renowned in the second half of the twentieth century. Almost one hundred of her own photographs accompany her account of the boats and the people who made up a distinctive and now disappearing maritime culture. As the naval architect and boatbuilder Paul Gartside writes in his Foreword: Gloria Wilson truly belongs in the tradition of the folklorists—individuals moved initially by the discovery of beauty in the commonplace who are then compelled to understand and record what they find… One hopes her example will spur others to similar effort, for the capturing of culture and local knowledge before it slips away is always a noble pursuit.
Author: Gloria Wilson Publisher: Lodestar Books
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 216 x 216 mm
Pages: 138
Publication Date: 08-12-2017
Having recorded in pen and ink the Fishing Boats of Scotland which she loves, Gloria Wilson here focusses her attention on the Peterhead yard of Richard Irvin & Sons, and the wooden, cruiser sterned fishing boats for which it became renowned in the second half of the twentieth century. Almost one hundred of her own photographs accompany her account of the boats and the people who made up a distinctive and now disappearing maritime culture. As the naval architect and boatbuilder Paul Gartside writes in his Foreword: Gloria Wilson truly belongs in the tradition of the folklorists—individuals moved initially by the discovery of beauty in the commonplace who are then compelled to understand and record what they find… One hopes her example will spur others to similar effort, for the capturing of culture and local knowledge before it slips away is always a noble pursuit.
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