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The Singlehanders – Peter Heaton

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Published by Michael Joseph, London in 1976 a first edition. Large octavo, 208 pages nicely illustrated. A very good if not fine copy.

Peter Heaton’s well thought through book on the evolution of the singlehanders.

In the 19th century stockbroker Richard McMullen became a singlehander because he sacked his two hands for being idle and insolent. Those that more carefully planned their way into it are categorised as Pioneers (1876-1899); Romantics (1900-39); Escapists (1940’s and 50’s) and those from the Competitive Era. As well as the individual exploits the issues of loneliness etc are explored.

Great photography and technical diagrams.

Singlehanders covered well by Heaton

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The Singlehanders – Peter Heaton

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