The Cruise Of The Kate
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A spirited work of Victorian adventure and nautical memoir, The Cruise of the Kate chronicles E.E. Middleton's solo voyage around the coast of England in a small, open sailing boat named Kate. Written with the enthusiasm and candor of a true amateur sailor, the narrative details the practical challenges, unexpected encounters, and scenic wonders experienced along the way, offering an intimate portrait of the English coastline in the late nineteenth century. Middleton's account captures the spirit of self-reliance and seafaring curiosity that defined a generation of gentleman adventurers, presenting both the triumphs and the very real dangers of single-handed coastal sailing. The tone is lively and personal, making it an enduring classic for enthusiasts of maritime history and small-boat voyaging alike.
Author: E. E. Middleton
Format: Paperback
Published: 1984, Granada
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A spirited work of Victorian adventure and nautical memoir, The Cruise of the Kate chronicles E.E. Middleton's solo voyage around the coast of England in a small, open sailing boat named Kate. Written with the enthusiasm and candor of a true amateur sailor, the narrative details the practical challenges, unexpected encounters, and scenic wonders experienced along the way, offering an intimate portrait of the English coastline in the late nineteenth century. Middleton's account captures the spirit of self-reliance and seafaring curiosity that defined a generation of gentleman adventurers, presenting both the triumphs and the very real dangers of single-handed coastal sailing. The tone is lively and personal, making it an enduring classic for enthusiasts of maritime history and small-boat voyaging alike.