Signed and inscribed by the author. Free shipping upgrade: ships PRIORITY MAIL for the price of standard. Bright unmarked text, very light wear. No Dust Jacket. Small pencil mark inside front cover. Small discolorations on boards. Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: A unique book on sculling - and rowing - by a veteran American coach. Lavishly illustrated and field tested, The Sculler at Ease has become a much-used and beloved volume in many a rower's collection. From the book: Scullers frequently choose to grasp their handles an inch or two from the end, forcing their thumbs to reach around it. This hold sacrifices an inch or more of leverage and virtually guarantees that they will use their wrists to turn the scull. This hold works better on a garden hose when you don't have a nozzle and want to create a strong jet or fine spray. (This is not your garden-variety rowing book.)