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Informationen zum Autor Maurice Griffiths Klappentext The Magic of the Swatchwayswas Maurice Griffiths' favourite book. In the words of John Leather,'few sailing books become classics like this one', and since firstpublication in 1932 it has lost none of that fresh charm which hasendeared it to so many generations of sailing. The book tells of cruising in a 6-ton cutter, a lean hulled 7-ton yawl,a converted smack, a sloop-rigged converted ships' lifeboat, a smallbarge yacht and a centreboard sloop in the heart of Maurice's belovedEast Coast shoal waters, and all infused with the Griffiths' trademarkevocative charm. The Magic of the Swatchwayswill enthrall anyone who is entranced by the peace and solitude of thecreeks at night and the moan of the sea on the sands. It provides afascinating insight into a unique area which may never again be thesame. Vorwort Written for all those who love to explore in small boats. It is a book that aims to enthrall anyone who is entranced by the peace and solitude of the creeks at night and the moan of the sea on the sands Zusammenfassung Written for all those who love to explore in small boats. It is a book that aims to enthrall anyone who is entranced by the peace and solitude of the creeks at night and the moan of the sea on the sands
