Through the Land of Fire: Fifty-Six South

Pester, Ben

ISBN 10: 0954275055 / ISBN 13: 9780954275051

Edité par Gardners Books, 2004

The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR004104939

Synopsis :

The mysterious, dangerous and largely unfrequented waters of Tierra del Fuego are the setting for this story of a Millennium cruise in the 36-foot classic wooden yacht, Marelle. At the climax of the nine-month return voyage from Falmouth lay Cape Horn, the 'grim old man' that struck fear into generations of sailors passing between the Atlantic and the Pacific. The author complements the drama of his own voyage with colourful tales from the heroic age of seafaring-of the adventurers who braved those hostile seas with piety, devilry or mere courage-from Magellan and Drake to Cook, Fitzroy and Darwin.

À propos de l'auteur: Ben Pester was born in New Zealand in 1924, and came to England with the navy in 1943. After some years of living the good life of a naval officer, he was given 3 months leave to sail his yacht, Tern 11, previously owned by Claud Worth, out to New Zealand. Since retiring from a subsequent career in commerce, he has indulged himself in his passion for sailing.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Through the Land of Fire: Fifty-Six South
Éditeur : Gardners Books
Date d'édition : 2004
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Good