"Here is an unique local history of the Noank and Mystic area in the early 1930's. It is neither pretentious nor clever. It is the straightforward story of a boy happily doing what he loved best to do. It includes the names of numerous vessels: the long-gone menhaden steamers, schooners, yachts, sunken wrecks, draggers and other local craft. It contains a wealth of proper names of area residents with insights into their activities. Yet is has an universal appeal because it is charmingly written in the economical language of a young would-be sea captain. In fact, both he and his cousin, "First Mate" Jack Wilbur, grew up to become captains of their own ocean-going ships and to sail the major oceans of the worrld."
Physical Description: Softcover book
