Racundra's First Cruise - Couverture rigide

Ransome, Arthur

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1898660964 ISBN 13 : 9781898660965

Editeur : Fernhurst Books, 2003

Synopsis

This new edition of Racundra's First Cruise includes the original maps, text and photos from the 1923 first edition, of which only 1500 copies were printed. The book also contains a detailed introduction detailing Ransome's Baltic sailing in Slug and Kittiwake and includes unpublished articles and essays together with many original Ransome pictures and present day photographs of the area. The manuscript has been researched, edited and introduced by Brian Hammett, who received critical acclaim for his work on Racundra's Third Cruise. Details of Racundra's life after Ransome are also included. It has the full support of Ransome's literary executors who are delighted to see it republished.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Brian Hammett has compiled this unique edition of Racundraa s First Cruise. The preface leads us into a treasure trove of unpublished writings, essays and photographs. The life of Ransomea s beloved Racundra is chronicled to its conclusion and there is an explanation of how he came to write the book. The original illustrations are enhanced by the inclusion of present--day photographs of the same locations. Brian Hammett researched the introduction by following Racundraa s route through Latvia and Estonia in his 33 foot gaff AVOLA.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Fernhurst Books
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1898660964
• ISBN 13: 9781898660965
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Éditeur: Hammett Brian
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible