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OverviewWords of wisdom, humor, practical advice, and ripping yarns. Twenty-five selections from some of the world's most famous authors and sailors. Read about: Joshua Slocum, the first man to sail around the world alone Richard Henry Dana's extraordinary account of beginning a sailor's life Ted Turner's racing strategy Clare Francis on her transatlantic solo race Robert Louis Stevenson's emigrant passage of North America Jack London sailing in Polynesia Plus portraits of: Dennis Conner Thomas Lipton Jacques Cousteau Ernest Shackleton The great schooner Bluenose and more Full Product DetailsAuthor: David GowdeyPublisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Imprint: TAB Books Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.392kg ISBN: 9780070237568ISBN 10: 0070237565 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 16 February 1994 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsIt would take many hours of intense research to find better true stories than those Gowdey has chosen.'' Even if you're not a sailor, you'll love these classic sea tales. I couldn't put this book down.'' Even if you're not a sailor, you'll love these classic sea tales. I couldn't put this book down.'' Author InformationMcGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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