Book - Book - Historic Ships of Australia, Smyth, Dacre (1923-2008) et al, Historic Ships of Australia. Dacre Smyth. A third book of painting, poetry and prose, 1982

Physical description

Illustrated book with 82 pages of coloured painting of historic ships. Third book of painting, poetry and prose
Hardcover - blue with gold embossed text on spine
Dust jacket - Illustration of Polly Woodside by author

Publication type

non-fiction

Inscriptions & markings

Signed by author

Summary

Retired naval officer Dacre Smith presents his paintings of 82 historic Australian ships. Each entry has a colour reproduction of Smith's painting of the ship, along with information about the history of each ship, including steam tugs, fishing vessels, paddle steamers, ferries and many more.

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