Daring the Sea: The Dramatic True Story of the First Men to Cross the Atlantic in a Rowboat

Daring the Sea: The Dramatic True Story of the First Men to Cross the Atlantic in a Rowboat

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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: David W Shaw

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 303


-- The Perfect Storm, The Hungry Ocean and Endurance were all New York Times bestsellers. -- The hugely promoted, star-studded film of The Perfect Storm in this summer's blockbuster movie. -- David W. Shaw's new book, Flying cloud, is a June hardcover release from Morrow and is being supported by a national broadcast, print and online promotion campaign. -- Includes rare, historical photos of the heroes and their families.Daring The Sea is the breathtaking true story of George Harbo and Frank Samuelson, two humble clam diggers from New York, who made history in 1896 when they rowed across the Atlantic Ocean in 55 days. David Shaw, himself an expert and experienced sailor, used personal journals, documents and original interviews with family members to craft this riveting tale of dreams and and high adventure.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: David W Shaw

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 303


-- The Perfect Storm, The Hungry Ocean and Endurance were all New York Times bestsellers. -- The hugely promoted, star-studded film of The Perfect Storm in this summer's blockbuster movie. -- David W. Shaw's new book, Flying cloud, is a June hardcover release from Morrow and is being supported by a national broadcast, print and online promotion campaign. -- Includes rare, historical photos of the heroes and their families.Daring The Sea is the breathtaking true story of George Harbo and Frank Samuelson, two humble clam diggers from New York, who made history in 1896 when they rowed across the Atlantic Ocean in 55 days. David Shaw, himself an expert and experienced sailor, used personal journals, documents and original interviews with family members to craft this riveting tale of dreams and and high adventure.