Author: Jack London
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1606
Book Description
In 'THE SEA ADVENTURES - Boxed Set: 20+ Maritime Novels & Tales of Seas and Sailors' by Jack London, readers are immersed in a collection of gripping maritime stories that showcase London's exceptional storytelling abilities and vivid imagery. Set against the backdrop of the sea, London expertly captures the challenges, dangers, and allure of life at sea, making the reader feel as though they are experiencing the adventures firsthand. The collection spans a range of genres, from thrilling sea tales to poignant stories of survival, all written in London's distinctive style that blends realism with adventure. London's deep understanding of the ocean and sailing brings authenticity to each narrative, creating a rich literary experience for readers. 'THE SEA ADVENTURES' is a timeless collection that continues to captivate audiences with its exploration of the sea's mysteries and the resilience of sailors.
THE SEA ADVENTURES - Boxed Set: 20+ Maritime Novels & Tales of Seas and Sailors
Author: Jack London
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1606
Book Description
In 'THE SEA ADVENTURES - Boxed Set: 20+ Maritime Novels & Tales of Seas and Sailors' by Jack London, readers are immersed in a collection of gripping maritime stories that showcase London's exceptional storytelling abilities and vivid imagery. Set against the backdrop of the sea, London expertly captures the challenges, dangers, and allure of life at sea, making the reader feel as though they are experiencing the adventures firsthand. The collection spans a range of genres, from thrilling sea tales to poignant stories of survival, all written in London's distinctive style that blends realism with adventure. London's deep understanding of the ocean and sailing brings authenticity to each narrative, creating a rich literary experience for readers. 'THE SEA ADVENTURES' is a timeless collection that continues to captivate audiences with its exploration of the sea's mysteries and the resilience of sailors.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1606
Book Description
In 'THE SEA ADVENTURES - Boxed Set: 20+ Maritime Novels & Tales of Seas and Sailors' by Jack London, readers are immersed in a collection of gripping maritime stories that showcase London's exceptional storytelling abilities and vivid imagery. Set against the backdrop of the sea, London expertly captures the challenges, dangers, and allure of life at sea, making the reader feel as though they are experiencing the adventures firsthand. The collection spans a range of genres, from thrilling sea tales to poignant stories of survival, all written in London's distinctive style that blends realism with adventure. London's deep understanding of the ocean and sailing brings authenticity to each narrative, creating a rich literary experience for readers. 'THE SEA ADVENTURES' is a timeless collection that continues to captivate audiences with its exploration of the sea's mysteries and the resilience of sailors.
THE SEA ADVENTURES - Boxed Set: 20+ Maritime Novels & Tales of Seas and Sailors
Author: Jack London
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8026875982
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1596
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook: "THE SEA ADVENTURES – Boxed Set: 20+ Maritime Novels & Tales of Seas and Sailors (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: The Cruise of the Dazzler The Sea-Wolf Adventure A Son of the Sun The Mutiny of the Elsinore The Cruise of the Snark Tales of the Fish Patrol White and Yellow The King of the Greeks A Raid on the Oyster Pirates The Siege of the "Lancashire Queen" Charley's Coup Demetrios Contos Yellow Handkerchief South Sea Tales The House of Mapuhi The Whale Tooth Mauki "Yah! Yah! Yah!" The Heathen The Terrible Solomons The Inevitable White Man The Seed of McCoy Jack London (1876-1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. His amazing life experience also includes being an oyster pirate, railroad hobo, gold prospector, sailor, war correspondent and much more. He wrote adventure novels & sea tales, stories of the Gold Rush, tales of the South Pacific and the San Francisco Bay area - most of which were based on or inspired by his own life experiences.
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8026875982
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1596
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook: "THE SEA ADVENTURES – Boxed Set: 20+ Maritime Novels & Tales of Seas and Sailors (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: The Cruise of the Dazzler The Sea-Wolf Adventure A Son of the Sun The Mutiny of the Elsinore The Cruise of the Snark Tales of the Fish Patrol White and Yellow The King of the Greeks A Raid on the Oyster Pirates The Siege of the "Lancashire Queen" Charley's Coup Demetrios Contos Yellow Handkerchief South Sea Tales The House of Mapuhi The Whale Tooth Mauki "Yah! Yah! Yah!" The Heathen The Terrible Solomons The Inevitable White Man The Seed of McCoy Jack London (1876-1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. His amazing life experience also includes being an oyster pirate, railroad hobo, gold prospector, sailor, war correspondent and much more. He wrote adventure novels & sea tales, stories of the Gold Rush, tales of the South Pacific and the San Francisco Bay area - most of which were based on or inspired by his own life experiences.
Set to Sea
Author: Drew Weing
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
ISBN: 1606997718
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
After fantasizing about a life at sea, the oafish main character gets shanghaied aboard a clipper bound for Hong Kong and spends the rest of his life on the ship, fighting pirates, writing poetry, and ultimately finding meaning in his life.
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
ISBN: 1606997718
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
After fantasizing about a life at sea, the oafish main character gets shanghaied aboard a clipper bound for Hong Kong and spends the rest of his life on the ship, fighting pirates, writing poetry, and ultimately finding meaning in his life.
Sailing a Serious Ocean
Author: John Kretschmer
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071718125
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
"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 oftenchallengingvoyages. 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.
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071718125
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
"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 oftenchallengingvoyages. 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.
Short Stories of the Sea
Author: George C. Solley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
A collection of short stories that involve the sea.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
A collection of short stories that involve the sea.
Delphi Complete Paintings of Berthe Morisot (Illustrated)
Author: Berthe Morisot
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 178877924X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 607
Book Description
Today Berthe Morisot is recognised as the first lady of Impressionism, who left behind her an exceptional body of work, including oil paintings, pastels, watercolours, prints, sculptures and several hundred drawings. The only woman to join the "rejected" Impressionists in the first of their exhibitions, she was also a close friend and colleague of Édouard Manet. Her paintings are celebrated for their delicate and subtle quality, brimming with exquisite colour, winning her the admiration of her fellow Impressionists. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Morisot’s complete paintings in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * The complete paintings of Berthe Morisot – over 300 paintings, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order * Includes reproductions of rare works * Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information * Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Morisot’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books * Hundreds of images in colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings * Easily locate the paintings you wish to view * Includes a selection of Morisot's drawings – explore the artist’s varied works * Features a bonus biography – discover Morisot's artistic and personal life Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art books CONTENTS: The Highlights Thatched Cottage in Normandy The Artist’s Mother and Sister The Harbour at Lorient The Artist’s Sister at a Window The Cradle On a Balcony Hide and Seek Chasing Butterflies Summer’s Day Winter The Wet Nurse Manet and His Daughter in the Garden at Bougival Self Portrait, 1885 A Woman Seated at a Bench on the Avenue du Bois The Quay at Bougival The Cherry Tree Young Girl with a Cat Julie Daydreaming The Paintings The Complete Paintings Alphabetical List of Paintings Selected Drawings List of Drawings The Biography Berthe Morisot by Théodore Duret Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to buy the whole Art series as a Super Set
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 178877924X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 607
Book Description
Today Berthe Morisot is recognised as the first lady of Impressionism, who left behind her an exceptional body of work, including oil paintings, pastels, watercolours, prints, sculptures and several hundred drawings. The only woman to join the "rejected" Impressionists in the first of their exhibitions, she was also a close friend and colleague of Édouard Manet. Her paintings are celebrated for their delicate and subtle quality, brimming with exquisite colour, winning her the admiration of her fellow Impressionists. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Morisot’s complete paintings in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * The complete paintings of Berthe Morisot – over 300 paintings, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order * Includes reproductions of rare works * Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information * Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Morisot’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books * Hundreds of images in colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings * Easily locate the paintings you wish to view * Includes a selection of Morisot's drawings – explore the artist’s varied works * Features a bonus biography – discover Morisot's artistic and personal life Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art books CONTENTS: The Highlights Thatched Cottage in Normandy The Artist’s Mother and Sister The Harbour at Lorient The Artist’s Sister at a Window The Cradle On a Balcony Hide and Seek Chasing Butterflies Summer’s Day Winter The Wet Nurse Manet and His Daughter in the Garden at Bougival Self Portrait, 1885 A Woman Seated at a Bench on the Avenue du Bois The Quay at Bougival The Cherry Tree Young Girl with a Cat Julie Daydreaming The Paintings The Complete Paintings Alphabetical List of Paintings Selected Drawings List of Drawings The Biography Berthe Morisot by Théodore Duret Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to buy the whole Art series as a Super Set
Box Wine Sailors
Author: Amy McCullough
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 1613733518
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
The true story of a young couple who quit their jobs and set sail for a year on the ocean with no boating experienceAmy and Jimmie were not sailors and their experience on the seas included reading a few books, watching a couple of instructional videos, and boating once a week each year. They were middle-class land-lubbers, audacious and in love, and all they wanted was to be together and do something extraordinary. The Box Wine Sailors tells the true story of a couple's ramshackle trip down the coast with all the exulting highs and terrifying lows of sailing a small boat on the Pacific. From sailing on Thanksgiving morning under spectacular bright blue Californian skies just off the Channel Islands as dolphins raced alongside their boat to the terrifying experience of rounding Punta Gorda and hanging on to the mast for dear life. It also tells the story of two very normal people doing what most people only dream of and settling the argument that if you want something bad enough you can make it happen.
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 1613733518
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
The true story of a young couple who quit their jobs and set sail for a year on the ocean with no boating experienceAmy and Jimmie were not sailors and their experience on the seas included reading a few books, watching a couple of instructional videos, and boating once a week each year. They were middle-class land-lubbers, audacious and in love, and all they wanted was to be together and do something extraordinary. The Box Wine Sailors tells the true story of a couple's ramshackle trip down the coast with all the exulting highs and terrifying lows of sailing a small boat on the Pacific. From sailing on Thanksgiving morning under spectacular bright blue Californian skies just off the Channel Islands as dolphins raced alongside their boat to the terrifying experience of rounding Punta Gorda and hanging on to the mast for dear life. It also tells the story of two very normal people doing what most people only dream of and settling the argument that if you want something bad enough you can make it happen.
Survive the Savage Sea
Author: Dougal Robertson
Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc.
ISBN: 9780924486739
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This is an account of a British family's 37-day fight to survive the perils of the Pacific after their schooner is attacked and sunk by killer whales.
Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc.
ISBN: 9780924486739
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This is an account of a British family's 37-day fight to survive the perils of the Pacific after their schooner is attacked and sunk by killer whales.
40,000 Miles in a Canoe
Author: John C. Voss
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
ISBN: 9780071414265
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
In May 1901, just three years after Joshua Slocum's legendary solo voyage around the world, another professional seaman idled by the passing of the Age of Sail set off on an extraordinary ocean journey. Saying goodbye to his wife and children, he put to sea from Victoria, British Columbia, with one other man in a converted Native American war canoe. Voss's objective was to circle the world in a boat smaller than Slocum's Spray, and his canoe, which he named Tilikum, certainly qualified. Although 38 feet long, it was a mere 5 and a half feet wide and drew just 24 inches when fully loaded. When he first saw the canoe, he said, it struck me at once that I we could make our proposed voyage we would not alone make a world's record for the smallest vessel but also the only canoe that had ever circumnavigated the globe. To prepare the dugout red-cedar canoe for an ocean voyage, Voss had built up the sides seven inches, decked it over, and added a tiny 5 x 8 foot cabin, a cockpit for steering, a small keel and three small masts carrying four sails. He and a man named Luxton, left Victoria carrying 100 gallons of fresh water, three months' provisions, firearms and navigation instrumen
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
ISBN: 9780071414265
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
In May 1901, just three years after Joshua Slocum's legendary solo voyage around the world, another professional seaman idled by the passing of the Age of Sail set off on an extraordinary ocean journey. Saying goodbye to his wife and children, he put to sea from Victoria, British Columbia, with one other man in a converted Native American war canoe. Voss's objective was to circle the world in a boat smaller than Slocum's Spray, and his canoe, which he named Tilikum, certainly qualified. Although 38 feet long, it was a mere 5 and a half feet wide and drew just 24 inches when fully loaded. When he first saw the canoe, he said, it struck me at once that I we could make our proposed voyage we would not alone make a world's record for the smallest vessel but also the only canoe that had ever circumnavigated the globe. To prepare the dugout red-cedar canoe for an ocean voyage, Voss had built up the sides seven inches, decked it over, and added a tiny 5 x 8 foot cabin, a cockpit for steering, a small keel and three small masts carrying four sails. He and a man named Luxton, left Victoria carrying 100 gallons of fresh water, three months' provisions, firearms and navigation instrumen
Kydd
Author: Julian Stockwin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743216679
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
From internationally bestselling author Julian Stockwell comes a dramatic story closely based on real events following one man’s journey as he becomes a true sailor and defender of Britain. Europe is ablaze with war. The British prime minister is under pressure to intimidate the French and dispatches a Navy squadron to appear off the French coast. To man the ships, ordinary citizens must be press-ganged. Thomas Paine Kydd, a young wig-maker from Guildford, is seized and taken across the country to be part of the crew of the ninety-eight-gun line-of-battle ship Duke William. The ship sails immediately and Kydd has to learn the harsh realities of shipboard life fast. Despite all he goes through, amid dangers of tempest and battle, he comes to admire the skills and courage of his fellow seamen, taking up the challenge himself to become a true sailor and defender of Britain at war. Kydd launches a masterly writing talent and is the first installment of a thrilling new series. Based on dramatic real events, it is classic storytelling at its best, rich with action, exceptional characters, and a page-turning narrative.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743216679
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
From internationally bestselling author Julian Stockwell comes a dramatic story closely based on real events following one man’s journey as he becomes a true sailor and defender of Britain. Europe is ablaze with war. The British prime minister is under pressure to intimidate the French and dispatches a Navy squadron to appear off the French coast. To man the ships, ordinary citizens must be press-ganged. Thomas Paine Kydd, a young wig-maker from Guildford, is seized and taken across the country to be part of the crew of the ninety-eight-gun line-of-battle ship Duke William. The ship sails immediately and Kydd has to learn the harsh realities of shipboard life fast. Despite all he goes through, amid dangers of tempest and battle, he comes to admire the skills and courage of his fellow seamen, taking up the challenge himself to become a true sailor and defender of Britain at war. Kydd launches a masterly writing talent and is the first installment of a thrilling new series. Based on dramatic real events, it is classic storytelling at its best, rich with action, exceptional characters, and a page-turning narrative.