Book description
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.
