Together the authors have compiled the story as fully as possible from the invasion of the Danes in 893 to the present day. Accounts of thriving commerce are woven with those of wreck and rescue, record-breaking feats, witty personalities and brave deeds.
The characteristic local sailing barges are strongly featured.
The book is generously illustrated with photographs, drawings maps and facsimilecopies of old documents.
Preowned with very faded spine. Printed in 1985.