Amazing Sailing Stories: True Adventures from the High Seas (Amazing Stories Book 1)

**A collection of gripping stories--both ancient and modern--of thrilling adventures at sea**Tales of adventures on the high seas captivate both sailors and those who stand on the shore and gaze out across the oceans. In this original collection of sea stories, edited by veteran writer Dick Durham, the gamut of 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 pressThe perfect gift for lovers of sea yarns or the sea, Amazing Sailing Stories is certain to entertain readers for years to come.

A collection of gripping stories-both ancient and modern-of thrilling adventures at sea

Tales of adventures on the high seas captivate both sailors and those who stand on the shore and gaze out across the oceans.  In this original collection of sea stories, edited by veteran writer Dick Durham, the gamut of 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.

A collection of gripping stories--both ancient and modern--of thrilling adventures at sea Tales of adventures on the high seas captivate both sailors and those who stand on the shore and gaze out across the oceans. In this original collection of sea stories, edited by veteran writer Dick Durham, the gamut of 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 pressThe perfect gift for lovers of sea yarns or the sea, Amazing Sailing Stories is certain to entertain readers for years to come. Set sail on a thrilling journey to discover some of the most exciting tales of adventure afloat. Theres every sort of vessel from majestic square rigger to humble homemade yacht. Journey around gale-whipped headlands and survive mountainous seas or turn the page to discover the delights of cruising among the islands of a tropical paradise. The exploits of sailings greatest names are recounted, along with an eclectic mix of tales that never made the headlines, yet make compelling reading. Discover a treasure trove of sailing stories from across centuries, and from the four corners of the globe. This is wonderful reading for anyone with a love of sailing and the sea. [Elib] A collection of gripping stories-both ancient and modern-of thrilling adventures at sea Tales of adventures on the high seas captivate both sailors and those who stand on the shore and gaze out across the oceans. In this original collection of sea stories, edited by veteran writer Dick Durham, the gamut of 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 anci A collection of gripping tales--both ancient and modern--of thrillingadventures at sea Whether it's the Loch Ness monster or Jonah and the whale, nothing isquite as captivating as a sea legend or story. They speak to an experience thatis primeval, and of an element that predates us: the ocean A treasure trove of the most exciting tales of adventure afloat, from journeys across mountainous seas to cruising within a tropical paradise "A wonderful hardback collection of thrilling stories of the sea, both ancient and modern"-- Provided by publisher