The Best Sailing Stories Ever Told

Author : Christopher Caswell
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493083534

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For thousands of years, man has sailed into battle, sailed for rumored wealth, and sailed for pure adventure. And for nearly as long, stories about the sea have entertained, intrigued, and inspired readers. The Greatest Sailing Stories Ever Told brings together some of the most compelling writing of the millennium. Here is Peter Goss's wrenching narrative of incredible courage in the world's most desolate ocean along with Ernest Shackleton's understated and awesome account of one of the most daring small-boat journeys ever taken, where failure meant certain death for his long-suffering crew. But sailing is much more than headlong dashes into roaring seas. You'll also find William F. Buckley Jr. on idyllic cruising; James Thurber on the arcane and often impenetrable language of sailors; and the legendary Joshua Slocum on sailing alone around the world. The Greatest Sailing Stories Ever Told is a treasure trove: tears, adrenaline, laughter, and adventure abound. With contributions from: - James Thurber -William F. Buckley Jr. - Ann Davison - Sterling Hayden - Ernest Shackleton - Tristan Jones - Samuel Eliot Morrison - Joshua Slocum - E. B. White - C. S. Forester - Cleveland Amory - Weston Martyr - Peter Goss - David Kasanof – and many others.

Author : Stephen Brennan
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781616082192

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The Best Sailing Stories Ever Told by Stephen Brennan Pdf

For thousands of years, we have set out sailing for all kinds of reasons—for battle, for infinite wealth, for the excitement of exploring the unknown, and for escape from the mundane. We have always had a primal relationship with the sea—even those who have never been to sea remain fascinated by the seafaring life and tales of salty adventure. Now in a brand-new series collection, The Best Sailing Stories Ever Told brings together such diverse authors as Charles Dickens, Jack London, John Masefield, Stephen Crane, Herman Melville, and dozens more. Many of the writers featured here are instantly recognizable and have achieved deserved fame; others who are lesser known and rarely featured in print take their rightful place on the shelves of sailing literature. Lovers of the seascape will certainly get their fill with this shimmering sample of sea tales that range from the ancient epic and biblical stories to contemporary captains of literature. Whether you’re itching for a sailor’s peaceful life at sea, his epic conquest of the azure blue, or his own private descent into madness, this collection touches on the many aspects of life at sea. Each story is illustrated with black-and-white line art that makes this book a true classic. Even if you are enjoying The Best Sailing Stories Ever Told from the warm, dry comfort of your own living room, you are sure to be inspired by the colorful and stirring stories in this timeless collection.

Author : Christopher Caswell
Publisher : Lyons Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Sailing
ISBN : 1592283195

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Author : Jon E. Lewis
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781620876657

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The Best Survival Stories Ever Told by Jon E. Lewis Pdf

This collection of classic tales comprises over thirty accounts of true-life adventure taken from contemporary memoirs, letters, and journals. They span the years from 1800 to the end of the twentieth century, in a period which can be termed the modern age of exploration. Among the writers are: Ernest Shackleton Douglas Mawson Salomon Andrée Sebastian Snow Ed Drummond Edmund Hillary Maurice Herzog Lewis and Clark Thor Heyerdahl Theodore Roosevelt Jacques Cousteau Sven Hedin Norbert Casteret Jim Corbett Charles A. Lindbergh The Best Survival Stories Ever Told recounts stories of ordinary mortals who achieved extraordinary things. Spanning the ice-locked Poles and the endless deserts of Arabia to the storm-tossed South Atlantic, the rain forests of the Amazon, and sheer peaks of the Himalayas, it charts the dangerous relationship between men and nature.

Author : John Kretschmer
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780071718127

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Sailing a Serious Ocean by John Kretschmer Pdf

"I know you'll want to read more after you finish Sailing a Serious Ocean. And be warned, you'll very likely want to sail with John, perhaps across an ocean." -- DALLAS MURPHY, AUTHOR OF ROUNDING THE HORN After sailing 300,000 miles and weathering dozens of storms in all the world's oceans, John Kretschmer has plenty of stories and advice to share. John's offshore training passages sell out a year in advance and his entertaining presentations are popular at boat shows and yacht clubs all over the English speaking world. John's talent for storytelling enchants his audience as it soaks up the lessons he learned during his oftenchallenging voyages. Now you can take a seat next to John--at a lesser cost--and get the knowledge you need to fulfill your own dream of blue-water adventure. In Sailing a Serious Ocean, John tells you what to expect when sailing the oceans and shows how to sail safely across them. His tales of storm encounters and other examples of extreme seamanship will help you prepare for your journey and give you confidence to handle any situation—even heavy weather. Through his personal stories, John will guide you through the whole process of choosing the right boat, outfitting with the right gear, planning your route, navigating the ocean, and understanding the nuances of life at sea. Our oceans are beautiful yet unpredictable—water that is at one moment a natural mirror for the glowing sun can turn into a foamy, raging wall of fury. John knows our oceans, and he is one of the best teachers of taming and enjoying them. Before you set off across the big blue, turn to John for his inspirational stories and hard-learned advice and discover the serious sailor in you.

Author : Geoffrey Wolff
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307745453

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The Hard Way Around by Geoffrey Wolff Pdf

In 1895 Joshua Slocum set sail from Gloucester, Massachusetts, in the Spray, a thirty-seven-foot sloop. More than three years later, he became the first man to circumnavigate the globe solo, and his account of that voyage, Sailing Alone Around the World, made him internationally famous. But scandal soon followed, and a decade later, with his finances failing, he set off alone once more—never to be seen again. In this definitive portrait of an icon of adventure, Geoffrey Wolff describes, with authority and admiration, a life that would see hurricanes, shipwrecks, pirate attacks, cholera, smallpox, and no shortage of personal tragedy.

Author : Dick Durham
Publisher : Fernhurst Books Limited
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-23
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781119952626

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Amazing Sailing Stories by Dick Durham Pdf

Set sail on a thrilling journey to discover some of the most exciting tales of adventure afloat. There's every sort of vessel from majestic square rigger to humble homemade yacht. Journey around gale-whipped headlands and survive mountainous seas – or turn the page to discover the delights of cruising among the islands of a tropical paradise. The exploits of sailing's greatest names are recounted, along with an eclectic mix of tales that never made the headlines, yet make compelling reading. Discover a treasure trove of sailing stories from across centuries, and from the four corners of the globe. This is wonderful reading for anyone with a love of sailing and the sea.

Author : Stephen Brennan
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781616082185

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The Best Pirate Stories Ever Told by Stephen Brennan Pdf

A collection that includes both well-loved tales and little-known stories about pirates both mythical and real.

Author : Amity Gaige
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780525566922

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Sea Wife by Amity Gaige Pdf

A New York Times Notable Book of the Year “Brilliantly breathes life not only into the perils of living at sea, but also into the hidden dangers of domesticity, parenthood, and marriage. What a smart, swift, and thrilling novel.” —Lauren Groff, author of Florida Juliet is failing to juggle motherhood and her stalled-out dissertation on confessional poetry when her husband, Michael, informs her that he wants to leave his job and buy a sailboat. With their two kids—Sybil, age seven, and George, age two—Juliet and Michael set off for Panama, where their forty-four foot sailboat awaits them. The initial result is transformative; the marriage is given a gust of energy, Juliet emerges from her depression, and the children quickly embrace the joys of being at sea. The vast horizons and isolated islands offer Juliet and Michael reprieve – until they are tested by the unforeseen. A transporting novel about marriage, family and love in a time of unprecedented turmoil, Sea Wife is unforgettable in its power and astonishingly perceptive in its portrayal of optimism, disillusionment, and survival.

Author : Stephen Brennan
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 573 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781616083649

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The Best Ghost Stories Ever Told by Stephen Brennan Pdf

Presents a collection of ghost stories from such authors as Louisa May Alcott, H.G. Wells, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Joseph Conrad.

Author : Christopher Caswell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1599218798

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Greatest Sailing Stories Ever by Christopher Caswell Pdf

Author : Stephen Brennan
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 573 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781616082161

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The Best Cowboy Stories Ever Told by Stephen Brennan Pdf

Collects stories capturing different aspects of what it means to be a cowboy, from authors including Mark Twain, Andy Adams, and Zane Grey.

Author : Nick Lyons
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 841 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781628731101

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The Best Fishing Stories Ever Told by Nick Lyons Pdf

The Best Fishing Stories Ever Told celebrates the art of hunting fish at many angles. This ancient tradition is practiced all over the world. Tales of baiting, angling, and the watery outdoors are recounted by great writers such as Rudyard Kipling, Guy de Maupassant, and Lord Byron. In scenic rivers, lakes, and seas, praise the trout, snap up that salmon, angle, aim, and sing the fisherman’s song! This superbly presented collection of fishing stories will set the reader sailing on the Loch or along the Thames and tracking down sharks or carp in many exciting waterways. You will find memories, essays, true stories, and fishing accounts more or less exaggerated or imagined. Their authors and their editor, Nick Lyons, all share a communicable passion for a great day out fishing—a passion only surpassed by the love of telling the tale with or without the catch to show! With work by more than one hundred of the world’s most eminent authors and fishermen, including: John McPhee Howell Raines Ted Leeson Jimmy Carter Lefty Kreh Dave Barry Norman Maclean Rudyard Kipling And many more!

Author : David W. Shaw
Publisher : Sheridan House, Inc.
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1574091875

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America's Victory by David W. Shaw Pdf

David W. Shaw is the author of The Sea Shall Embrace Them, Inland Passage, and Daring the Sea.

Author : Christian Beamish
Publisher : Patagonia
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781938340116

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The Voyage of the Cormorant by Christian Beamish Pdf

Christian Beamish, a former editor at The Surfer’s Journal, envisioned a low-tech, self-reliant exploration for surf along the coast of North America, using primarily clothes and instruments available to his ancestors, and the 18-foot boat he would build by hand in his garage. How the vision met reality – and how the two came to shape each other – places Voyage of the Cormorant in the great American tradition of tales of life at sea, and what it has to teach us.