Seduced by the Sea by Tessa Duder

Seduced by the Sea by Tessa DuderMore Stories From Seafaring Kiwis In 'Seduced By The Sea', prize-winning author and part-time sailor Tessa Duder presents a selection of gripping sea stories. Journey with Sarah Mathew on her 15-day trip from Sydney to the Bay of Islands in 1840, then join Pippa and Peter Blake on their 129-day honeymoon adventure from England to Auckland in 1979. For a voyage with a difference, accompany Rob Hamill at night as he rows across the Atlantic, or dodge icebergs exploring the coastline of South Georgia with ornithologist Gerry Clark. Learn to capsize in Wellington's tricky conditions with a young Andrew Fagan; join Jack Crooks as he rescues desert-island castaway, Barry Crump; and ride with Jack Welch as he berths his wayward naval minesweeper at Gisborne. Experience the Second World War through the eyes of Jane Taylor, working in a British submarine base; and encounter terrifying storms with merchant seaman Peter Taylor, and small-boat sailors Johnny Wray, Naomi James, Ian Walker, Brian Clifford and Gordon Mann.With its blend of danger, drama and courage, this fascinating new collection of sea stories is guaranteed to enthral both seafarers and adventure-loving landlubbers. Paperback, 2002, 366pages, in good condition, with age stains

Product Info

ISBN: 1869504461

ISBN-13: 9781869504465

Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS PUBL AUSTRA

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

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