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Scottish Fishing Boats (ISBN 9780752453040) offers an immersive voyage into the world of Scotland’s coastal livelihoods, weaving historical craft, daily routines, and the rugged landscapes that cradle them. James A. Pottinger crafts a vivid portrait of the vessels, the communities that built and sailed them, and the evolving technologies that shaped a nation’s maritime identity.
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This book delves into the design, construction, and operation of traditional Scottish fishing boats, tracing their development from early rowing craft to modern, engine-powered gillnetters and seiners. It blends meticulous technical detail with evocative field observations, capturing the texture of harbors, markets, and workboats while chronicling the social and economic forces that sustained Scotland’s fishing culture.
About the author
James A. Pottinger is a respected writer and maritime historian known for his thorough research and accessible storytelling. With a deep appreciation for Scotland’s seafaring heritage, Pottinger combines archival rigor with firsthand field study to illuminate how boats, crews, and communities co-evolved amid changing fisheries policies and technological advances.
In brief
A richly textured exploration of Scottish fishing boats that blends technical insight with cultural storytelling, revealing how craft and community shaped a nation’s maritime legacy.

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2010, ISBN: 0752453041
[EAN: 9780752453040], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 4.19], [PU: The History Press Ltd, United Kingdom, Stroud], JAMES A. POTTINGER SCOTTISH FISHING BOATS A NEW LOOK, A companion to … More...
2010, ISBN: 0752453041
[EAN: 9780752453040], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 4.17], [PU: The History Press Ltd, United Kingdom, Stroud], JAMES A. POTTINGER SCOTTISH FISHING BOATS A NEW LOOK, A companion to … More...

2010
ISBN: 9780752453040
A companion to his successful first book, James Pottinger’s new volume Scottish Fishing Boats: A New Look looks farther afield, and covers the fishing history of the areas of north-east S… More...

2010, ISBN: 9780752453040
The History Press Ltd, Taschenbuch, 128 Seiten, Publiziert: 2010-01-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: 9780752453040, 0.31 kg, Industrie, Branchen & Berufe, Business & Kar… More...

2010, ISBN: 9780752453040
The History Press Ltd, Taschenbuch, 128 Seiten, Publiziert: 2010-01-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: unknown, 2.31 kg, Freizeit, Haus & Garten, Kategorien, Bücher, Polit… More...
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About the work
Scottish Fishing Boats (ISBN 9780752453040) offers an immersive voyage into the world of Scotland’s coastal livelihoods, weaving historical craft, daily routines, and the rugged landscapes that cradle them. James A. Pottinger crafts a vivid portrait of the vessels, the communities that built and sailed them, and the evolving technologies that shaped a nation’s maritime identity.
Summary
This book delves into the design, construction, and operation of traditional Scottish fishing boats, tracing their development from early rowing craft to modern, engine-powered gillnetters and seiners. It blends meticulous technical detail with evocative field observations, capturing the texture of harbors, markets, and workboats while chronicling the social and economic forces that sustained Scotland’s fishing culture.
About the author
James A. Pottinger is a respected writer and maritime historian known for his thorough research and accessible storytelling. With a deep appreciation for Scotland’s seafaring heritage, Pottinger combines archival rigor with firsthand field study to illuminate how boats, crews, and communities co-evolved amid changing fisheries policies and technological advances.
In brief
A richly textured exploration of Scottish fishing boats that blends technical insight with cultural storytelling, revealing how craft and community shaped a nation’s maritime legacy.
Details of the book - Scottish Fishing Boats: A New Look
EAN (ISBN-13): 9780752453040
ISBN (ISBN-10): 0752453041
Hardcover
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Publishing year: 2010
Publisher: The History Press Ltd
Language: eng/Englisch
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ISBN/EAN: 9780752453040
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0-7524-5304-1, 978-0-7524-5304-0
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Book author: pottinger, pöttinger
Book title: fishing boats, pöttinger
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