Author: AQEEL AHMED
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998240800
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Deep in the huge, beautiful ocean, there is a beautiful story of kindness and bravery. Barbie, who is kind and brave, is in charge of the Rescue Radiance, a machine made of steel, technology, and hope. She does this with resolve and hope. Her job is easy but important: to search the vast oceans for survivors of shipwrecks and help them when they need it the most. This story is broken up into twelve interesting parts. Each one shows how strong the human spirit is and how much love we can have for others. As Barbie and her hardworking team try to get through the dangerous waters, they face a number of problems that test their resolve. Each chapter brings something new and more interesting than the last. The themes range from huge storms raging with wild fury to mysterious islands full of secrets waiting to be solved. Even with all of these problems, Barbie's goal is still the same: to bring hope to people who are feeling hopeless and lost in the night. Barbie and her team are a symbol of bravery, kindness, and a strong desire to help others on their journey. They show that one act of kindness can make a big difference in people's lives and change their fate, even when things look hopeless. They not only save people from the depths of the ocean, but they also make them feel welcome in a society that values relationships and second chances. This Rescue Radiance epic is more than just a bunch of rescue missions; it's a story that weaves together the lives of everyone it meets, teaching lessons about being brave, working together, and how important it is to see things beyond yourself. There is no sea too big for Barbie and her crew to cross when their hearts are led by empathy and kindness. Lastly, Barbie's trip across the ocean is a symbol of hope because it shows how strong relationships can be and how determined people can be to make the world a better place. The book is full of this timeless message: that we can get through even the worst storms together if we have faith in each other and our bonds. Chapter 1: The job is given. Barbie was taking the Rescue Radiance, a huge, shiny warship. She searched the seas for anyone who might need help. Barbie was told to find people who were stuck in the ocean and save them. Her work put in a lot of effort to make this happen. She had a group of smart and brave sailors with her. They had an amazing collection of tools and gadgets that helped them find anyone who needed help. Picture yourself floating out on the huge, blue ocean, where the water goes on forever in every direction. You might feel like you're looking for a needle in a haystack when you try to find someone in such a big place. Barbie, on the other hand, was ready for the test. She was ready to do anything to find people who needed her help because she knew they were out there. Barbie and her friends looked like superheroes from the water. Like how superheroes use special gear to save the day, Barbie's boat was filled with the latest technology. They had strong lights that could shine even when it was very dark, radars that could find ships from far away, and even special gear that let them dive deep into the ocean when they had to. Barbie really wanted to do things. The word "determined" meant that she was very focused and ready to put in a lot of work. Every person she saved would make a big difference in the world, she thought. She got dressed as a captain every morning and went through all of her tools and plans to get ready for the day. She knew that someone might be waiting for them in the hopes that they would be found. Barbie was brave, even though the ocean was very big. She really cared about other people and wanted to help them. She thought that with her group and all of their specialized tools, they could do great things. They can find people who are lost and bring them back to their families. She was very happy about this. She knew that helping other people was one of the best things she could do. So, Barbie and her team set sail every day on the Rescue Radiance, keeping an eye on the horizon for any signs or calls for help. When they worked together, they all wanted to save lives and make the water safer for everyone. Even though it was hard work, Barbie was always excited to start the day and see who they could help next. Chapter 2: The First Savings As the sun rose over the horizon and beautiful colors filled the sky, a big event took place on Barbie's ship, the Rescue Radiance. A loud beep came from the radar, a high-tech device used to find things in the ocean. This buzzer meant that Barbie and her team had a tough task ahead of them. High waves caused a small boat to flip over in the middle of the ocean while everyone was sleeping. The people on the boat were very scared by this. There was no time for Barbie to waste. She knew that she had to help with something. She quickly got her brave group ready to go find the small boat. There were big waves breaking in the sea. Their trip was hard, but Barbie and her friends were more motivated. They were determined to help no matter what. Before they could see the small boat, they had to face the rough water. It was upside down, and a family was holding on to it. Even though they looked scared, they stayed together. Once Barbie saw kids, she felt like she had to bring them to safety right away. Barbie and her staff worked in a very organized way. They used their skills to get close to the upturned boat without making the family more scared. They told them in a soft voice that everything would be fine and that they were safe now. One by one, they helped the family get on their huge, strong ship. The family was safe from the dangerous water, even though they were still wet and cold. After getting on the Rescue Radiance, Barbie and her friends warmed up with hot drinks and soft blankets. There was a special place on the ship where the saved people could rest and feel safe. The family felt better as they sat there in the warmth, even though they were very worried. Barbie and her friends helped them out, and they were very thankful. Barbie's group was nice to the family and thought about them. The people made sure the family knew they could get help and were not alone. The family was glad everyone was safe and praised Barbie and her team for being so brave. She and her team had a lot more saves to make, but the first one was just as important. They knew that their ship was a lighthouse of hope for other people in trouble on the big, scary ocean. Barbie was very happy with the job that her team had done. By saving the family that morning, she was reminded to help people in need and make a difference, which was the main reason she went out to sea in the first place. What she and her team did was save one person at a time. Chapter 3: Issues That Rise and Fall One day, Barbie and her friends were out at sea with the Rescue Radiance when they saw thick clouds forming far away. It looked like a huge, scary storm was heading their way. Storms can be dangerous because they can bring strong winds and big waves that can knock boats over. Barbie, on the other hand, knew something very important: there might be people out at sea who needed help and were badly hurt by the storm. Barbie had to make a tough choice. She knew that joining the storm would put her and her friends in danger. But she thought about the people who might be out there alone and scared in the storm. She decided that they should do everything they could to help. Even when things are bad, heroes help other people. Barbie then led the ship right into the storm. The wind howled like a lion, and the huge waves in front of the Rescue Radiance looked like water mountains. It was a tough fight with the weather. As the ship rocked back and forth, it rained like buckets of water were being thrown from the sky. Still, Barbie and her friends didn't give up and kept going. They were brave to help people in need even though it was storming outside. Even though the weather was crazy, with thunderclaps and lightning flashes, they saw something. A fisherman's small boat was tossed around by the huge waves. The storm had trapped the fisherman and stopped him from moving his boat forward or backward. He held on to his boat and prayed for help from God. She then came over with her group. The fishermen must have felt like they were seeing a rainbow after a storm when they saw the Rescue Radiance. They were able to reach the fishers even though there were big waves and strong winds. They threw him a wide rope and pulled him on board their ship, away from the dangerous sea. The fisherman was scared, cold, and wet, but he was safe now. He was shocked that he had made it through such a terrible storm. Barbie and her friends gave him warm clothes and a hot drink. They heard about how he got lost in the storm and told him he wasn't alone to make him feel better.
Shipwreck Survivor Search
Author: AQEEL AHMED
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998240800
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Deep in the huge, beautiful ocean, there is a beautiful story of kindness and bravery. Barbie, who is kind and brave, is in charge of the Rescue Radiance, a machine made of steel, technology, and hope. She does this with resolve and hope. Her job is easy but important: to search the vast oceans for survivors of shipwrecks and help them when they need it the most. This story is broken up into twelve interesting parts. Each one shows how strong the human spirit is and how much love we can have for others. As Barbie and her hardworking team try to get through the dangerous waters, they face a number of problems that test their resolve. Each chapter brings something new and more interesting than the last. The themes range from huge storms raging with wild fury to mysterious islands full of secrets waiting to be solved. Even with all of these problems, Barbie's goal is still the same: to bring hope to people who are feeling hopeless and lost in the night. Barbie and her team are a symbol of bravery, kindness, and a strong desire to help others on their journey. They show that one act of kindness can make a big difference in people's lives and change their fate, even when things look hopeless. They not only save people from the depths of the ocean, but they also make them feel welcome in a society that values relationships and second chances. This Rescue Radiance epic is more than just a bunch of rescue missions; it's a story that weaves together the lives of everyone it meets, teaching lessons about being brave, working together, and how important it is to see things beyond yourself. There is no sea too big for Barbie and her crew to cross when their hearts are led by empathy and kindness. Lastly, Barbie's trip across the ocean is a symbol of hope because it shows how strong relationships can be and how determined people can be to make the world a better place. The book is full of this timeless message: that we can get through even the worst storms together if we have faith in each other and our bonds. Chapter 1: The job is given. Barbie was taking the Rescue Radiance, a huge, shiny warship. She searched the seas for anyone who might need help. Barbie was told to find people who were stuck in the ocean and save them. Her work put in a lot of effort to make this happen. She had a group of smart and brave sailors with her. They had an amazing collection of tools and gadgets that helped them find anyone who needed help. Picture yourself floating out on the huge, blue ocean, where the water goes on forever in every direction. You might feel like you're looking for a needle in a haystack when you try to find someone in such a big place. Barbie, on the other hand, was ready for the test. She was ready to do anything to find people who needed her help because she knew they were out there. Barbie and her friends looked like superheroes from the water. Like how superheroes use special gear to save the day, Barbie's boat was filled with the latest technology. They had strong lights that could shine even when it was very dark, radars that could find ships from far away, and even special gear that let them dive deep into the ocean when they had to. Barbie really wanted to do things. The word "determined" meant that she was very focused and ready to put in a lot of work. Every person she saved would make a big difference in the world, she thought. She got dressed as a captain every morning and went through all of her tools and plans to get ready for the day. She knew that someone might be waiting for them in the hopes that they would be found. Barbie was brave, even though the ocean was very big. She really cared about other people and wanted to help them. She thought that with her group and all of their specialized tools, they could do great things. They can find people who are lost and bring them back to their families. She was very happy about this. She knew that helping other people was one of the best things she could do. So, Barbie and her team set sail every day on the Rescue Radiance, keeping an eye on the horizon for any signs or calls for help. When they worked together, they all wanted to save lives and make the water safer for everyone. Even though it was hard work, Barbie was always excited to start the day and see who they could help next. Chapter 2: The First Savings As the sun rose over the horizon and beautiful colors filled the sky, a big event took place on Barbie's ship, the Rescue Radiance. A loud beep came from the radar, a high-tech device used to find things in the ocean. This buzzer meant that Barbie and her team had a tough task ahead of them. High waves caused a small boat to flip over in the middle of the ocean while everyone was sleeping. The people on the boat were very scared by this. There was no time for Barbie to waste. She knew that she had to help with something. She quickly got her brave group ready to go find the small boat. There were big waves breaking in the sea. Their trip was hard, but Barbie and her friends were more motivated. They were determined to help no matter what. Before they could see the small boat, they had to face the rough water. It was upside down, and a family was holding on to it. Even though they looked scared, they stayed together. Once Barbie saw kids, she felt like she had to bring them to safety right away. Barbie and her staff worked in a very organized way. They used their skills to get close to the upturned boat without making the family more scared. They told them in a soft voice that everything would be fine and that they were safe now. One by one, they helped the family get on their huge, strong ship. The family was safe from the dangerous water, even though they were still wet and cold. After getting on the Rescue Radiance, Barbie and her friends warmed up with hot drinks and soft blankets. There was a special place on the ship where the saved people could rest and feel safe. The family felt better as they sat there in the warmth, even though they were very worried. Barbie and her friends helped them out, and they were very thankful. Barbie's group was nice to the family and thought about them. The people made sure the family knew they could get help and were not alone. The family was glad everyone was safe and praised Barbie and her team for being so brave. She and her team had a lot more saves to make, but the first one was just as important. They knew that their ship was a lighthouse of hope for other people in trouble on the big, scary ocean. Barbie was very happy with the job that her team had done. By saving the family that morning, she was reminded to help people in need and make a difference, which was the main reason she went out to sea in the first place. What she and her team did was save one person at a time. Chapter 3: Issues That Rise and Fall One day, Barbie and her friends were out at sea with the Rescue Radiance when they saw thick clouds forming far away. It looked like a huge, scary storm was heading their way. Storms can be dangerous because they can bring strong winds and big waves that can knock boats over. Barbie, on the other hand, knew something very important: there might be people out at sea who needed help and were badly hurt by the storm. Barbie had to make a tough choice. She knew that joining the storm would put her and her friends in danger. But she thought about the people who might be out there alone and scared in the storm. She decided that they should do everything they could to help. Even when things are bad, heroes help other people. Barbie then led the ship right into the storm. The wind howled like a lion, and the huge waves in front of the Rescue Radiance looked like water mountains. It was a tough fight with the weather. As the ship rocked back and forth, it rained like buckets of water were being thrown from the sky. Still, Barbie and her friends didn't give up and kept going. They were brave to help people in need even though it was storming outside. Even though the weather was crazy, with thunderclaps and lightning flashes, they saw something. A fisherman's small boat was tossed around by the huge waves. The storm had trapped the fisherman and stopped him from moving his boat forward or backward. He held on to his boat and prayed for help from God. She then came over with her group. The fishermen must have felt like they were seeing a rainbow after a storm when they saw the Rescue Radiance. They were able to reach the fishers even though there were big waves and strong winds. They threw him a wide rope and pulled him on board their ship, away from the dangerous sea. The fisherman was scared, cold, and wet, but he was safe now. He was shocked that he had made it through such a terrible storm. Barbie and her friends gave him warm clothes and a hot drink. They heard about how he got lost in the storm and told him he wasn't alone to make him feel better.
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998240800
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Deep in the huge, beautiful ocean, there is a beautiful story of kindness and bravery. Barbie, who is kind and brave, is in charge of the Rescue Radiance, a machine made of steel, technology, and hope. She does this with resolve and hope. Her job is easy but important: to search the vast oceans for survivors of shipwrecks and help them when they need it the most. This story is broken up into twelve interesting parts. Each one shows how strong the human spirit is and how much love we can have for others. As Barbie and her hardworking team try to get through the dangerous waters, they face a number of problems that test their resolve. Each chapter brings something new and more interesting than the last. The themes range from huge storms raging with wild fury to mysterious islands full of secrets waiting to be solved. Even with all of these problems, Barbie's goal is still the same: to bring hope to people who are feeling hopeless and lost in the night. Barbie and her team are a symbol of bravery, kindness, and a strong desire to help others on their journey. They show that one act of kindness can make a big difference in people's lives and change their fate, even when things look hopeless. They not only save people from the depths of the ocean, but they also make them feel welcome in a society that values relationships and second chances. This Rescue Radiance epic is more than just a bunch of rescue missions; it's a story that weaves together the lives of everyone it meets, teaching lessons about being brave, working together, and how important it is to see things beyond yourself. There is no sea too big for Barbie and her crew to cross when their hearts are led by empathy and kindness. Lastly, Barbie's trip across the ocean is a symbol of hope because it shows how strong relationships can be and how determined people can be to make the world a better place. The book is full of this timeless message: that we can get through even the worst storms together if we have faith in each other and our bonds. Chapter 1: The job is given. Barbie was taking the Rescue Radiance, a huge, shiny warship. She searched the seas for anyone who might need help. Barbie was told to find people who were stuck in the ocean and save them. Her work put in a lot of effort to make this happen. She had a group of smart and brave sailors with her. They had an amazing collection of tools and gadgets that helped them find anyone who needed help. Picture yourself floating out on the huge, blue ocean, where the water goes on forever in every direction. You might feel like you're looking for a needle in a haystack when you try to find someone in such a big place. Barbie, on the other hand, was ready for the test. She was ready to do anything to find people who needed her help because she knew they were out there. Barbie and her friends looked like superheroes from the water. Like how superheroes use special gear to save the day, Barbie's boat was filled with the latest technology. They had strong lights that could shine even when it was very dark, radars that could find ships from far away, and even special gear that let them dive deep into the ocean when they had to. Barbie really wanted to do things. The word "determined" meant that she was very focused and ready to put in a lot of work. Every person she saved would make a big difference in the world, she thought. She got dressed as a captain every morning and went through all of her tools and plans to get ready for the day. She knew that someone might be waiting for them in the hopes that they would be found. Barbie was brave, even though the ocean was very big. She really cared about other people and wanted to help them. She thought that with her group and all of their specialized tools, they could do great things. They can find people who are lost and bring them back to their families. She was very happy about this. She knew that helping other people was one of the best things she could do. So, Barbie and her team set sail every day on the Rescue Radiance, keeping an eye on the horizon for any signs or calls for help. When they worked together, they all wanted to save lives and make the water safer for everyone. Even though it was hard work, Barbie was always excited to start the day and see who they could help next. Chapter 2: The First Savings As the sun rose over the horizon and beautiful colors filled the sky, a big event took place on Barbie's ship, the Rescue Radiance. A loud beep came from the radar, a high-tech device used to find things in the ocean. This buzzer meant that Barbie and her team had a tough task ahead of them. High waves caused a small boat to flip over in the middle of the ocean while everyone was sleeping. The people on the boat were very scared by this. There was no time for Barbie to waste. She knew that she had to help with something. She quickly got her brave group ready to go find the small boat. There were big waves breaking in the sea. Their trip was hard, but Barbie and her friends were more motivated. They were determined to help no matter what. Before they could see the small boat, they had to face the rough water. It was upside down, and a family was holding on to it. Even though they looked scared, they stayed together. Once Barbie saw kids, she felt like she had to bring them to safety right away. Barbie and her staff worked in a very organized way. They used their skills to get close to the upturned boat without making the family more scared. They told them in a soft voice that everything would be fine and that they were safe now. One by one, they helped the family get on their huge, strong ship. The family was safe from the dangerous water, even though they were still wet and cold. After getting on the Rescue Radiance, Barbie and her friends warmed up with hot drinks and soft blankets. There was a special place on the ship where the saved people could rest and feel safe. The family felt better as they sat there in the warmth, even though they were very worried. Barbie and her friends helped them out, and they were very thankful. Barbie's group was nice to the family and thought about them. The people made sure the family knew they could get help and were not alone. The family was glad everyone was safe and praised Barbie and her team for being so brave. She and her team had a lot more saves to make, but the first one was just as important. They knew that their ship was a lighthouse of hope for other people in trouble on the big, scary ocean. Barbie was very happy with the job that her team had done. By saving the family that morning, she was reminded to help people in need and make a difference, which was the main reason she went out to sea in the first place. What she and her team did was save one person at a time. Chapter 3: Issues That Rise and Fall One day, Barbie and her friends were out at sea with the Rescue Radiance when they saw thick clouds forming far away. It looked like a huge, scary storm was heading their way. Storms can be dangerous because they can bring strong winds and big waves that can knock boats over. Barbie, on the other hand, knew something very important: there might be people out at sea who needed help and were badly hurt by the storm. Barbie had to make a tough choice. She knew that joining the storm would put her and her friends in danger. But she thought about the people who might be out there alone and scared in the storm. She decided that they should do everything they could to help. Even when things are bad, heroes help other people. Barbie then led the ship right into the storm. The wind howled like a lion, and the huge waves in front of the Rescue Radiance looked like water mountains. It was a tough fight with the weather. As the ship rocked back and forth, it rained like buckets of water were being thrown from the sky. Still, Barbie and her friends didn't give up and kept going. They were brave to help people in need even though it was storming outside. Even though the weather was crazy, with thunderclaps and lightning flashes, they saw something. A fisherman's small boat was tossed around by the huge waves. The storm had trapped the fisherman and stopped him from moving his boat forward or backward. He held on to his boat and prayed for help from God. She then came over with her group. The fishermen must have felt like they were seeing a rainbow after a storm when they saw the Rescue Radiance. They were able to reach the fishers even though there were big waves and strong winds. They threw him a wide rope and pulled him on board their ship, away from the dangerous sea. The fisherman was scared, cold, and wet, but he was safe now. He was shocked that he had made it through such a terrible storm. Barbie and her friends gave him warm clothes and a hot drink. They heard about how he got lost in the storm and told him he wasn't alone to make him feel better.
Shipwrecked
Author: Dennis Hale
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692009307
Category : Survival
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692009307
Category : Survival
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
In Search of the Red Slave
Author: Michael Parker Pearson
Publisher: History Press Limited
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A tale that has been more or less forgotten for centuries is brought back to life through archaelogical research and exploration in the forests of Madagascar.
Publisher: History Press Limited
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A tale that has been more or less forgotten for centuries is brought back to life through archaelogical research and exploration in the forests of Madagascar.
Handbook of First Aid Treatment for Survivors of Disasters at Sea
Author: United States. Navy Department. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : First aid in illness and injury
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : First aid in illness and injury
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
438 Days
Author: Jonathan Franklin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501116290
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The miraculous account of the man who survived alone and adrift at sea longer than anyone in recorded history. For fourteen months, Alvarenga survived constant shark attacks. He learned to catch fish with his bare hands. He built a fish net from a pair of empty plastic bottles. Taking apart the outboard motor, he fashioned a huge fishhook. Using fish vertebrae as needles, he stitched together his own clothes. Based on dozens of hours of interviews with Alvarenga and interviews with his colleagues, search and rescue officials, the medical team that saved his life and the remote islanders who nursed him back to health, this is an epic tale of survival. Print run 75,000.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501116290
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The miraculous account of the man who survived alone and adrift at sea longer than anyone in recorded history. For fourteen months, Alvarenga survived constant shark attacks. He learned to catch fish with his bare hands. He built a fish net from a pair of empty plastic bottles. Taking apart the outboard motor, he fashioned a huge fishhook. Using fish vertebrae as needles, he stitched together his own clothes. Based on dozens of hours of interviews with Alvarenga and interviews with his colleagues, search and rescue officials, the medical team that saved his life and the remote islanders who nursed him back to health, this is an epic tale of survival. Print run 75,000.
Great Lakes Shipwrecks & Survivals
Author: William Ratigan
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 1467435155
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
In this breathtaking chronicle of the most spectacular shipwrecks and survivals on the Great Lakes, William Ratigan re-creates vivid scenes of high courage and screaming panic from which no reader can turn away. Included in this striking catalog of catastrophes and Flying Dutchmen are the magnificent excursion liner Eastland, which capsized at her pier in the Chicago River, drowning 835 people within clutching distance of busy downtown streets; the shipwrecked steel freighter Mataafa, which dumped its crew into freezing waters while the snowbound town of Duluth looked on; the dark Sunday in November 1913 when Lake Huron swallowed eight long ships without a man surviving to tell the tale; and the bitter November of 1958 when the Bradley went down in Lake Michigan during one of the greatest killer storms on the freshwater seas. An entire section is dedicated to the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald -- the most famous maritime loss in modern times -- in Lake Superior in 1975. Chilling watercolor illustrations, photographs, maps, and news clippings accentuate Ratigan's compelling and dramatic storytelling. Sailors, historians, and general readers alike will be swept away by these unforgettable tales of tragedy and heroism.
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 1467435155
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
In this breathtaking chronicle of the most spectacular shipwrecks and survivals on the Great Lakes, William Ratigan re-creates vivid scenes of high courage and screaming panic from which no reader can turn away. Included in this striking catalog of catastrophes and Flying Dutchmen are the magnificent excursion liner Eastland, which capsized at her pier in the Chicago River, drowning 835 people within clutching distance of busy downtown streets; the shipwrecked steel freighter Mataafa, which dumped its crew into freezing waters while the snowbound town of Duluth looked on; the dark Sunday in November 1913 when Lake Huron swallowed eight long ships without a man surviving to tell the tale; and the bitter November of 1958 when the Bradley went down in Lake Michigan during one of the greatest killer storms on the freshwater seas. An entire section is dedicated to the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald -- the most famous maritime loss in modern times -- in Lake Superior in 1975. Chilling watercolor illustrations, photographs, maps, and news clippings accentuate Ratigan's compelling and dramatic storytelling. Sailors, historians, and general readers alike will be swept away by these unforgettable tales of tragedy and heroism.
In Search of the Castaways
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: Standard Ebooks
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
Following the clues found in a bottle cast into the ocean, Lord and Lady Genarvan set off for South America and Australia in their ship Duncan to search for the shipwrecked Captain Grant. Their eventful and perilous journey gives Verne the opportunity to describe a variety of exotic places. Originally titled Les Enfants du Capitaine Grant (“The Children of Captain Grant”), the story has inspired several movie adaptations. Ayrton, one of the characters, reappears in The Mysterious Island. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.
Publisher: Standard Ebooks
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
Following the clues found in a bottle cast into the ocean, Lord and Lady Genarvan set off for South America and Australia in their ship Duncan to search for the shipwrecked Captain Grant. Their eventful and perilous journey gives Verne the opportunity to describe a variety of exotic places. Originally titled Les Enfants du Capitaine Grant (“The Children of Captain Grant”), the story has inspired several movie adaptations. Ayrton, one of the characters, reappears in The Mysterious Island. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.
A Shipwreck Survivor's Tale:
Author: Donald G. Vedeler
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1440176493
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
When retired U.S. Army chaplain Greg Sponney left for a three-month sailing and hiking adventure cruise, he never could have imagined that he would one day be shipwrecked and stranded on a small, rocky, uninhabited island in the northern Pacific Ocean. This is his story, in the form of 64 letters to his seven grandchildren, in which he describes his survival adventure. He also seeks to share with them what he believes is important in lifehoping that somehow, someday his grandchildren will have the chance to read them. Torn between despair that he will never be rescued, and hope that he will, he and his two fellow-survivors, a retired carpenter and a retired nurse, make the best of a desperate situation.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1440176493
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
When retired U.S. Army chaplain Greg Sponney left for a three-month sailing and hiking adventure cruise, he never could have imagined that he would one day be shipwrecked and stranded on a small, rocky, uninhabited island in the northern Pacific Ocean. This is his story, in the form of 64 letters to his seven grandchildren, in which he describes his survival adventure. He also seeks to share with them what he believes is important in lifehoping that somehow, someday his grandchildren will have the chance to read them. Torn between despair that he will never be rescued, and hope that he will, he and his two fellow-survivors, a retired carpenter and a retired nurse, make the best of a desperate situation.
The Shipwreck Hunter
Author: David L Mearns
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1925576337
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
David Mearns, the man who discovered the wreck of HMAS Sydney, takes us on an extraordinary voyage through his amazing career as one of the world's most successful shipwreck hunters. 'The underwater worlds of past and present collide in the depths of the ocean in this gripping and suspenseful narrative by David Mearns, a true expert on the mysteries of the deep sea.' CLIVE CUSSLER David Mearns has found some of the world's most fascinating and elusive shipwrecks. His deep-water searches have solved the 66-year mystery of HMAS Sydney, discovered the final resting place of the mighty battlecruiser HMS Hood and revealed the Australian Hospital Ship Centaur in the narrow underwater canyon that served as its grave. His painstaking historical detective work has led to the shallow reefs of a remote island that hid the crumbling wooden skeletons of Vasco da Gama's sixteenth century fleet. The Shipwreck Hunter is the compelling story of David's life and work on the seas, focusing on some of his most intriguing discoveries. It details the extraordinary techniques used, the research and the mid-ocean stamina and courage needed to find a wreck kilometres beneath the sea, as well as the moving human stories that lie behind each of these oceanic tragedies. Part detective story, part history and part deep ocean adventure, The Shipwreck Hunter is a unique insight into a hidden, underwater world.
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1925576337
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
David Mearns, the man who discovered the wreck of HMAS Sydney, takes us on an extraordinary voyage through his amazing career as one of the world's most successful shipwreck hunters. 'The underwater worlds of past and present collide in the depths of the ocean in this gripping and suspenseful narrative by David Mearns, a true expert on the mysteries of the deep sea.' CLIVE CUSSLER David Mearns has found some of the world's most fascinating and elusive shipwrecks. His deep-water searches have solved the 66-year mystery of HMAS Sydney, discovered the final resting place of the mighty battlecruiser HMS Hood and revealed the Australian Hospital Ship Centaur in the narrow underwater canyon that served as its grave. His painstaking historical detective work has led to the shallow reefs of a remote island that hid the crumbling wooden skeletons of Vasco da Gama's sixteenth century fleet. The Shipwreck Hunter is the compelling story of David's life and work on the seas, focusing on some of his most intriguing discoveries. It details the extraordinary techniques used, the research and the mid-ocean stamina and courage needed to find a wreck kilometres beneath the sea, as well as the moving human stories that lie behind each of these oceanic tragedies. Part detective story, part history and part deep ocean adventure, The Shipwreck Hunter is a unique insight into a hidden, underwater world.
In Search of the Castaways
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: LA CASE Books
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 803
Book Description
A Romantic Narrative of the Loss of Captain Grant of The Brig Britannia and of the Adventures of his Children and Friends in his Discovery and Rescue. In Search of the Castaways (French: Les Enfants du capitaine Grant, lit. 'The Children of Captain Grant') is a novel by the French writer Jules Verne, published in 1867–68. The book tells the story of the quest for Captain Grant of the Britannia. After finding a bottle the captain had cast into the ocean after the Britannia is shipwrecked, Lord and Lady Glenarvan of Scotland contact Mary and Robert, the young daughter and son of Captain Grant, through an announcement in a newspaper. The government refuses to launch a rescue expedition, but Lord and Lady Glenarvan, moved by the children's condition, decide to do it by themselves.
Publisher: LA CASE Books
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 803
Book Description
A Romantic Narrative of the Loss of Captain Grant of The Brig Britannia and of the Adventures of his Children and Friends in his Discovery and Rescue. In Search of the Castaways (French: Les Enfants du capitaine Grant, lit. 'The Children of Captain Grant') is a novel by the French writer Jules Verne, published in 1867–68. The book tells the story of the quest for Captain Grant of the Britannia. After finding a bottle the captain had cast into the ocean after the Britannia is shipwrecked, Lord and Lady Glenarvan of Scotland contact Mary and Robert, the young daughter and son of Captain Grant, through an announcement in a newspaper. The government refuses to launch a rescue expedition, but Lord and Lady Glenarvan, moved by the children's condition, decide to do it by themselves.