The Wreck Of The Dumaru A Story of Cannibalism in an Open Boat

Description: (Travel & Exploration) Thomas, Lowell: The Wreck Of The Dumaru: Hardcover. William Heinemann Ltd. , London, England. 1931. B&W Illustrations: Kurt Wiese. 1st British Edition, 1st Printing. Very Good- This book is in Very Good- condition and is lacking a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in generally clean, bright condition. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping, rubbing and wear. The spine of the book has light slant to it. The spine of the book also has ground-in dirt and there are several spots of discoloration to the covers. The lettering on the spine is noticeably rubbed. The text pages are generally clean and bright, though there are spots of discoloration, mostly to the endpapers. All edges of the text block have ground-in dirt and foxing. "SS Dumaru was a Design 1003, Hough-type wooden steam ship launched on April 17, 1918, in Portland, Oregon, as part of the United States Shipping Board Merchant Fleet Corporation. On October 16, 1918, during her maiden voyage, Dumaru was struck by lightning off the coast of Guam, igniting her munitions cargo and destroying the ship. All hands were able to evacuate into two lifeboats and one raft prior to Dumaru´s destruction, with the raft and its five passengers, including Captain Ole Berrensen, being rescued nine days later near the site of the sinking. " (from Wikipedia) #45293 $20 All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and International shipping are also available. We offer combined shippping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund Books or ephemera will be well packed to protect from damage during shipping.

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Author: Thomas, Lowell

Book Title: The Wreck Of The Dumaru

Cover: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd.

Publication Year: 1931

Place Published: London, England

Pages: 271p.

Topic: Travel & Exploration

Format: Hardcover

Edition: 1st British Edition

Printing: 1st Printing

Book Condition: Very Good-

Defects: This book is in Very Good- condition and is lacking a dust, jacket. The book and its contents are in generally clean,, bright condition. The spine ends and corners of the book covers, have some light bumping, rubbing and wear. The spine of the, book has light slant to it. The spine of the book also has, ground-in dirt and there are several spots of discoloration to, the covers. The lettering on the spine is noticeably rubbed., The text pages are generally clean and bright, though there are, spots of discoloration, mostly to the endpapers. All edges of, the text block have ground-in dirt and foxing. "SS Dumaru was a, Design 1003, Hough-type wooden steam ship launched on April 17,, 1918, in Portland, Oregon, as part of the United States, Shipping Board Merchant Fleet Corporation. On October 16, 1918,, during her maiden voyage, Dumaru was struck by lightning off, the coast of Guam, igniting her munitions cargo and destroying, the ship. All hands were able to evacuate into two lifeboats, and one raft prior to Dumaru´s destruction, with the raft and, its five passengers, including Captain Ole Berrensen, being, rescued nine days later near the site of the sinking. " (from, Wikipedia)

Illustrator: Kurt Wiese

Illustration Type: B&W Illustrations

Binding: Hardcover

Subject: Travel & Exploration

Place of Publication: London, England

Year Printed: 1931

Special Attributes: Illustrated