Gavin McLean traces the history of the New Zealand Merchant Service Guild and its predecessors. This illustrated account places the organisation within the working world of merchant officers, exploring their professional interests and collective representation. A concise reference for New Zealand maritime and labour history.
Condition: The dust jacket has light rubbing and creasing along the edges, with minor corner wear.
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Type: NZ NON FICTION
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