Cornwall's rich waters have always provided a bountiful harvest for its fisherman. In many ways, the fishing industry of Cornwall is inseparable from its heritage, evoking images of fishing boats resting in picturesque harbours.

The industry has not always provided so idyllic a picture. In Once Aboard a Cornish Lugger, Cornish former fisherman Paul Greenwood vividly describes life as a crewman throughout the 1960s, 70s and 80s. He draws on his own experiences to graphically bring to life the hardships and dangers faced by Cornish fishermen, and tells of gales, whales, wrecks and rigours of life aboard the fishing boats that worked off the south coast of Cornwall.

His frank account of the hardships he encountered at sea, overcoming sea-sickness, fatigue, cold and wet while working night and day hauling nets and lines is a brilliant evocation of a bygone age.

• Previously published by Polperro Press, 'Once Aboard a Cornish Lugger' was met with much-acclaim and has very positive reviews on Amazon. 

• In this new edition, 'Once Aboard a Cornish Lugger' is merged with its sequel, 'More Tales from a Cornish Lugger', to provide a new and complete account of Paul Greenwood's own experiences as a Cornish fisherman during the 1960s, 70s and 80s. 
• The fishing industry is an intrinsic part of Cornwall's heritage and will appeal to people interested in the history of the county, fishing in the UK and holidaymakers.