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Words 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

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It 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.''

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