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Dive into the captivating tale of 'The Last Pearling Lugger' by Mark Dodd, a mesmerizing journey through the once-thriving pearling industry of Broome, Australia. This brand new trade paperback, published by Pan Macmillan Australia in 2011, spans 256 pages of rich storytelling and breathtaking experiences. Dodd's adventure begins in 1978 when he sets foot in Broome as a young man in search of excitement. Awash with the vivid characters and environments that define the textile of pearling life, the narrative captures the unique camaraderie onboard the old wooden pearling lugger, DMcD, and the thrilling challenges faced by pearl divers in the stunning Kimberley waters. Experience the adventure of diving 40 meters deep, relying on a precarious air hose for breath, while navigating the depths alongside the dangers of tiger sharks. While reflecting on a lost way of life, this book also serves as a nostalgic homage to the pearling industry’s legacy—an industry that defined an era and now sits on the shores of history. Perfect for adventure enthusiasts and those yearning for a glimpse into the unique maritime culture of Australia's past, 'The Last Pearling Lugger' is a must-read for anyone passionate about exploration and stories of resilience. Order now to start your maritime adventure, with free shipping available to ensure you receive your copy in no time. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, cancellations are not permitted.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742610498
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2011
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 256
Description:
Mark Dodd arrived in Broome in 1978 as a 20-year-old looking for adventure, after working his way across northern Australia. There he fell in with the crew of the fabled DMcD, one of the last of the old wooden pearling luggers that still worked the Kimberley coast diving for pearl shell. He came aboard as a deckhand before graduating to become one of the pearl shell divers. He dived for four seasons, living a life on the luggers and in the pubs and exotic alleys of Broome that would have been recognisable to pearl divers for 100 years before, but has now sadly disappeared forever.
This story encompasses it all: the cramped camaraderie of life on a small wooden lugger, what it is like to be 40 metres down to the sea floor at the end of precarious length of air hose, as you search for shell whilst keeping one eye out for tiger sharks.
His book is both an adventure and a wonderfully nostalgic account of an industry and a way of life that has gone forever.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742610498
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2011
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 256
Description:
Mark Dodd arrived in Broome in 1978 as a 20-year-old looking for adventure, after working his way across northern Australia. There he fell in with the crew of the fabled DMcD, one of the last of the old wooden pearling luggers that still worked the Kimberley coast diving for pearl shell. He came aboard as a deckhand before graduating to become one of the pearl shell divers. He dived for four seasons, living a life on the luggers and in the pubs and exotic alleys of Broome that would have been recognisable to pearl divers for 100 years before, but has now sadly disappeared forever.
This story encompasses it all: the cramped camaraderie of life on a small wooden lugger, what it is like to be 40 metres down to the sea floor at the end of precarious length of air hose, as you search for shell whilst keeping one eye out for tiger sharks.
His book is both an adventure and a wonderfully nostalgic account of an industry and a way of life that has gone forever.