Recreation and the Sea by Stephen Fisher
Leisure studies have become an increasingly important area of research within social history. In six original essays and an Introduction by established historians, RECREATION AND THE SEA focuses on the theme of the sea and leisure activities in England and Continental Europe.
Taken together the papers in this volume give a good impression of the wide range of issues relating to maritime recreation that are currently engaging scholarsDifferent as they may be, the papers are all based on thorough historic research in a variety of different sources. The result is a combination of well-argued corrections to traditional views and new knowledge in hitherto unknown areas. I can strongly recommend this book both as a good example of historic craftmanship and as a most inspiring study of maritime leisure activities. * International Journal of Maritime History *
[This book] is nicely presented with clear crisp text, good diagrams and relevant photographs. It is also well priced and provides much food for thought and new ideas ... For anyone interested in the history of tourism and recreation this book deserves to be read. * Progress in Tourism and Hospitality Research, Vol.4, No.2 *
There is little with which to quibble in this fine collection. * The Northern Mariner, Vol. VIII, No. 2 *
This is a delightful and stimulating volume of essays ... a most worthwhile collection. What adds to the pleasure of reading it is the quality of the maps and the illustrations. * The Great Circle, Vol. 20, No 2 *
[This book] is nicely presented with clear crisp text, good diagrams and relevant photographs. It is also well priced and provides much food for thought and new ideas ... For anyone interested in the history of tourism and recreation this book deserves to be read. * Progress in Tourism and Hospitality Research, Vol.4, No.2 *
There is little with which to quibble in this fine collection. * The Northern Mariner, Vol. VIII, No. 2 *
This is a delightful and stimulating volume of essays ... a most worthwhile collection. What adds to the pleasure of reading it is the quality of the maps and the illustrations. * The Great Circle, Vol. 20, No 2 *
Stephen Fisher until his recent retirement was General Editor of Exeter Maritime Studies; he is now an Honorary Research Fellow in the Exeter Centre for Maritime Historical Studies.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780859895408 |
| ISBN 10 | 0859895408 |
| Title | Recreation and the Sea |
| Author | Stephen Fisher |
| Series | Exeter Maritime Studies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Liverpool University Press |
| Year published | 1997-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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