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Author: Farley Mowat Publisher: Steerforth Italia ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 320
Book Description
In a voice alternately filled with rage, humor, and pathos, Mowat seasons his story with photos, maps, and verbatim transcriptions of testimonies from northern peoples, Inuit and white, at a time when the old ways of life were disappearing.
Author: Farley Mowat Publisher: Steerforth Italia ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 320
Book Description
In a voice alternately filled with rage, humor, and pathos, Mowat seasons his story with photos, maps, and verbatim transcriptions of testimonies from northern peoples, Inuit and white, at a time when the old ways of life were disappearing.
Author: K. P. Dufferin Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand ISBN: 3382194902 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 366
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Author: Jon Amtrup Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1472973275 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 209
Book Description
Sailing in cold waters is challenging, but hugely rewarding. And when you venture into the high latitudes you find yourself in some of the world's last real wildernesses. In recent years climate change has made these regions more accessible to small boats, and it is now possible to venture further afield in search of adventure. With practical advice, stunning photography and first-hand accounts of voyages from world-renowned experts, this book offers hard-won wisdom on all aspects of sailing in cold waters: · Preparing yourself: good routines, assessing risk and preparing your crew · Preparing your boat: design, heating, engine, steering, anchors and electrics · Sailing in ice: instrumentation, charts, and what to do when you get stuck · Safety: MOB, polar bears, glaciers and dinghy procedure · Communication: VHF, satellite and SSB · Weather: interpreting GRIB files and reading ice charts · Anchoring and mooring: types and numbers of anchors and mooring lines · Clothes: hiking and skiwear; the three-layer principle · Cruising areas: Svalbard, Antarctica, South Georgia and many more Whether it's tackling the North-West Passage aboard your own yacht or a more modest voyage, heading to Antarctica or keeping your boat in the water for the quieter and often more beautiful winter season, this book is essential reading for all sailors preparing for enjoyable and safe sailing in cold waters.
Author: Farley Mowat
Author: Farley Mowat
Author: Mayo Murray
Author: Mayo Murray
Author: K. P. Dufferin
Author: G. Pfotzer
Author: Pavla Dagsson-Waldhauserova
Author: Jon Amtrup
Author: K. Stuart Clifton
Author: Frederick Temple Blackwood Marquis of Dufferin and Ava
Author: Mayo Murray