consisting of A Description of the Vessel so call'd, lately invented and built for the importation of fish alive, and in good health, from parts however distant. A Proof of the Imperfection of the 'Well-Boat' hitherto used in the Fishing Trade. The True Reasons why Ships become stiff or crank in sailing; with other improvements, very useful to all persons concern'd in trade or navigation. likewise, A Description of the Carriage intended for the Conveyance of Fish by Land, in the same good condition as in the Fish-Pool by sea
by Sir Richard Steele & Joseph Gillmore
London, printed and sold by H. Meere at the Black-Fryer, 1718
ppvii 60. 22 woodcuts in the text
small old library stamp on title-page and last page. classification numbers written on verso of title-page. a little browning to the pages, otherwise a good clean copy bound in modern marbled paper boards
