A collection of gripping tales--both ancient and modern--of thrilling adventures at sea Whether it's the Loch Ness monster or Jonah and the whale, nothing is quite as captivating as a sea legend or story. They speak to an experience that is primeval, and of an element that predates us: the ocean. In this original collection of sea stories, edited by veteran writer Dick Durham, the gamutof human experience is mirrored in a world of tragic shipwrecks and sea monsters, epic races and brave rescues, tall ships and tiny dinghies. Written in the author's inimitable powerful and poetic style, Amazing Sailing Stories brings the incredible, frightening, and whimsical--from worlds ancient and modern--to life. A collection of stories ideal for the armchair enthusiast and active sailor alike Durham is the author of three sailing titles and contributes regularly to the yachting press The perfect gift for lovers of sea yarns or the sea, Amazing Sailing Stories is certain to entertain readers for years to come.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-97803-0
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 240
- Fecha Publicación: 19/08/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés