"Tuning the Rig: A Journey to the Arctic" by Harvey Oxenhorn 1st/1st HC/DJ 1990

Description: "Tuning the Rig: A Journey to the Arctic" was written by Harvey Oxenhorn and published by Harper & Row in New York in 1990.This is a hardcover, first edition, first printing of this finely written 281-page account by the poet, educator and--now, after this voyage--sailor.The original price, as shown on the dustjacket front flap, was $22.95.Synopsis:“Long out of print,‘Tuning the Rig’ is a masterpiece of nautical adventure and natural history. Harvey Oxenhorn had taught Conrad and Melville, but never set foot on a tall ship until he boarded the Regina Maris. His evocation of masts and spars, canvas and rigging, and of the living presence of the Regina Maris on the open ocean is some of the finest writing about life aboard ship this side of Patrick O’Brian. “‘Tuning the Rig’ is a beautiful, passionate examination of a man's coming to terms with himself, with his fellows, and with the diverse wonders of a fascinating arctic ecosystem.”And from the dustjacket blurb:“‘Tuning the Rig’ is a book of travel an adventure in the most distinguished tradition of that genre, taking author and reader out of everyday life and routine and offering new perspectives on the society of which we are part and the larger world in which we play a role we may not always be aware of.“Although readers will learn some of the specifics of sailing a tall ship—Oxenhorn takes most of the trip out to learn the ropes and the fine art of mast-climbing—‘Tuning the Rig’ also includes beautiful evocations of sea and land, animals and birds, and develops a keen sense of the interdependence of man and the environment. “It offers a cornucopia of history, natural history, ecology, human drama. And finally, there is the moving personal meditation of Harvey Oxenhorn, whose life will not be the same after this voyage.”The book is in fine, collectible condition, with no torn or bent pages, no scratches, stains or inscriptions, no remainder marks, no price-clipping, no bookplate, no ex-library, no book club edition, no flaws of any sort. It is as new.The dustjacket is in equally fine shape and is protected in a clear and removable archival cover.Please see the photos for a fuller description and author profile.BOX X4PLEASE SEE THE OTHER TITLES NOW LISTED IN MY EBAY STORE: DISTANT VOYAGE BOOKSPAYPAL PREFERREDWill combine shipping.All items are well packed and are normally mailed within two days of payment being received.My 100% feedback rating is valuable to me. If you are satisfied with a transaction, please leave feedback and I will do the same.Questions welcome. Additional photographs on request.Note: Scrolling through my listings will locate books in these and many other categories:Animals; Art & Architecture; Biography; Children’s; Collecting & Collectibles; Entertainment, Film & Theater; Fiction; Food & Drink; Gardening; History; Military; Music; Natural History; Nautical; Photography; Science & Technology; Travel; Space; Sports; Transportation. New Listings added almost daily.

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