Gipsy Moth Circles The World
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ with some moisture damage.
This gripping memoir chronicles Francis Chichester's audacious solo voyage around the globe aboard his yacht, Gipsy Moth IV. It details the immense challenges and triumphs of a single-handed circumnavigation, presenting a vivid account of battling treacherous seas, enduring solitude, and navigating by the stars. The narrative captures the indomitable spirit of a man pushing the boundaries of human endurance and maritime exploration. Chichester's prose illustrates the raw beauty and unforgiving power of the ocean, offering an inspiring testament to courage and perseverance. This classic of adventure literature transports readers to the heart of an epic journey, revealing the profound personal transformation that accompanies such a monumental undertaking.
Author: Francis Chichester
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, Hodder and Stoughton
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ with some moisture damage.
This gripping memoir chronicles Francis Chichester's audacious solo voyage around the globe aboard his yacht, Gipsy Moth IV. It details the immense challenges and triumphs of a single-handed circumnavigation, presenting a vivid account of battling treacherous seas, enduring solitude, and navigating by the stars. The narrative captures the indomitable spirit of a man pushing the boundaries of human endurance and maritime exploration. Chichester's prose illustrates the raw beauty and unforgiving power of the ocean, offering an inspiring testament to courage and perseverance. This classic of adventure literature transports readers to the heart of an epic journey, revealing the profound personal transformation that accompanies such a monumental undertaking.