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USED BOOK -  This well-presented volume showcases the valuable insights from Captain Frank Gullison's ship papers, rescued from destruction. The book offers a detailed look at Yarmouth's declining freight-carrying shipping business, through the eyes of the managing owner N.B. Lewis and master Captain Frank Gullison.

It includes introductory historical context, charts, and appendices summarizing the history, economics, and key figures. The correspondence reveals the daily challenges of sailing ships, balancing profit and safety, and the supportive entrepreneurial network. The collection is invaluable for understanding the Eastern Canadian sailing ship industry in the late nineteenth century.

Book condition - In new condition. Doesn't appear to have ever been read.