 Sailing Alone Around the World
by Joshua Slocum
Classic of sea adventure conveys all the excitement of being the first man to sail around the world, alone, in a small boat. One of the great feats of seamanship told in a delightful manner. 67 illustrations.
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by Jack London
Captivating tale of true adventures recounts, with wry good humor, the hardships of a two-year voyage aboard a diminutive and leaky craft. Enhanced with 119 original photographs.
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| |  The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy
by John MacGregor
Lively record of a 1,500-mile voyage, from London to Paris, on a 21-foot sailboat in 1867 led legions of readers to set out on small-boat adventures of their own. Introduction.
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 American Sailing Ships: Their Plans and History
by Charles G. Davis
An anecdotal, highly personal course through America's nautical history features nearly 140 images of ships from the 18th through 20th centuries: quoddy boats, fishing schooners, clippers, packet ships, frigates, and other vessels.
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| |  Mutiny on the Bounty
by William Bligh
In this time-honored classic, William Bligh offers his vivid account of a routine voyage to Tahiti that turned into the world's most famous mutiny — and a perilous struggle for survival.
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 Classic Sailing-Ship Models in Photographs
by R. Morton Nance
Over 120 handsome photographs and 28 drawings provide details of models for a Flemish Carrack, c. 1450; the Norske Löve, 1634; the 90-gun Albemarle, 1680; a Venetian trading Galeass, 1726; more.
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by Richard C. McKay
Rare and valuable study reveals accomplishments of great 19th-century shipbuilder in era of sailing packet and clipper ship. 58 superb illustrations, including plans, models, maps, etc.
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| |  Sailing Ships Paintings and Drawings CD-ROM and Book
by Carol Belanger Grafton
A sea of amazing images documents a history of sea-going vessels, from high-masted colonial ships to powerful 18-gun sloops. 119 color and 77 black-and-white illustrations will thrill maritime enthusiasts and enhance an ocean of projects!
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 A Short History of the Sailing Ship
by Romola Anderson, R. C. Anderson
Amply illustrated book traces evolution of the sailing ship over the course of 6,000 years — from vessels of ancient Egypt to full-rigged clipper ships of the 19th century. 20 halftones and 134 figures.
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 Two Years Before the Mast: A Personal Narrative
by Richard Henry Dana, Jr.
In 1834, a Harvard student enlisted as a common seaman, resulting in this adventure classic. Crackling with realism, it offers memorable views of a dangerous voyage, plus fascinating historical details.
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| |  Moby-Dick
by Herman Melville
A masterpiece of storytelling and symbolic realism, this thrilling maritime adventure and epic saga pits Ahab, a brooding and vengeful sea captain, against the great white whale that came to dominate his life.
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 Bartleby and Benito Cereno
by Herman Melville
Two classics in one volume: "Bartleby," a disturbing moral allegory set in 19th-century New York, and "Benito Cereno," a gripping sea adventure that probes the nature of man's depravity.
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| |  The Encantadas and Other Stories
by Herman Melville
This collection features 14 of Melville's short stories reprinted from Harper's and Putnam's magazines, including "The Encantadas or Enchanted Isles," a dramatic story set on the Galapagos Islands, plus "The Bell-Tower," more.
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 Omoo
by Herman Melville
The author's comic experiences in a South Seas setting has him working at odd jobs, viewing traditional rites and customs, and even contriving an audience with the Tahitian Queen.
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| |  The Arts of the Sailor: Knotting, Splicing and Ropework
by Hervey Garrett Smith
The perfect shipboard reference, this volume is packed with useful "hands-on" information: sailor's tools, basic knots, and useful hitches; handsewing and canvas work; dozens of other topics. Over 100 illustrations.
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 The Explorations of Captain James Cook in the Pacific
by Capt. James Cook, Grenfell Price
Cook's three great voyages into the uncharted Pacific, told in his own words. Travel classic recounts exploration of the eastern coastline of Australia, mapping of New Zealand, discovery of Hawaiian Islands, much more.
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| |  A General History of the Pyrates
by Daniel Defoe
Considered the major source of information about piracy in the early 18th century, this fascinating history by the author of Robinson Crusoe profiles the deeds of Edward (Blackbeard) Teach, Captain Kidd, Anne Bonny, others.
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 The King of Pirates
by Daniel Defoe
In this thrilling tale of high-seas adventure by the author of Robinson Crusoe, colorful rogue Captain Avery defends himself against scandalous accusations and, in doing so, draws a rousing portrait of pirate life.
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by Daniel Defoe
Classic adventure story of a man marooned on an uninhabited island for 24 years: his struggle to survive, the dramatic encounter with the native Friday, and their eventual escape. 6 new illustrations. Abridged.
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 The Book of Pirates
by Howard Pyle
"The Ghost of Captain Brand," "Tom Chist and the Treasure Box," "Jack Ballister’s Fortunes," "The Ruby of Kishmoor," and other rip-roaring adventures of swashbuckling pirates. 63 illustrations by the author.
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| |  Buccaneers and Pirates
by Frank R. Stockton
Often humorous, sometimes chilling, always intriguing, these true stories describe the exploits of such notorious maritime marauders as Blackbeard, Henry Morgan, Jean Lafitte, Captain Kidd, and other lesser known but equally cutthroat brigands.
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 Infamous Pirates: Their Lives and Bloody Exploits
by Ezra Strong
This book of true tales of high-seas outlaws dates from the early 19th century when pirates still ruled the Caribbean. Fast paced and action packed, it continues to captivate readers.
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| |  The Pirates of the New England Coast 1630-1730
by George Francis Dow, John Henry Edmonds
Meticulously researched study recounts lurid exploits, punishments of William Kidd, Charles Harris, Thomas Tew, John Phillips, other marauders. Enhanced with almost 50 contemporary engravings and rare maps. Introduction.
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| |  Pirates, Patriots, and Princesses: The Art of Howard Pyle
by Howard Pyle, Jeff A. Menges
65 plates of Pyle's rare, early-edition printings: action-packed drawings of dueling pirates and pistol-toting buccaneers, Revolutionary-era patriots, knights in armor rescuing fair maidens, and more.
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