Jul11
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what I'm reading
I've managed to find a copy of Hervey Benham's classic Last Stronghold of Sail, and it's great stuff. Benham writes very well and his subjects, the old Essex sailing smacks and barges and the men who worked them, are compelling.
What are you reading? Let us know at gmatkin@gmail.com
Tim Shaw Jul 11th 2008 at 12:53 pm 1
Great find - thanks