Cover of Through the Hawse by James Laird

Through the Hawse

A Seafaring Memoir

by James Laird

122 pages

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For Ruth. For Fay, Georgia, Madison, and Damian. For Mabel, Alfie, Abbie, and Reuben. For Pat, Edward, and Gordon. In memory of Jean and Michelle.

“The sea never changes and its works, for all the talk of men, are wrapped in mystery.” — Joseph Conrad

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