Song of the Sirens

Informationen zum Autor By Ernest K. Gann Klappentext "Song of the Sirens is rich in detail, colorful characters, and poignant insights. It is the story of one man's love affair with the old boats he has owned or chartered. Focusing on his favorites (his 17 sirens), the book explores the fascination man has with the sea and attempts to explain the allure of the vessels he has designed to sail upon her. Like the sirens of Greek mythology who, with enchanting songs, lured by sailors to dash their ships against hidden rocks, Gann's ships are seductresses, tempting and urging him on until he plunges forward into their purchase, unmindful of the dangers that lie ahead. And dangers there are aplenty. Zusammenfassung Song of the Sirens is Ernest K. Gann's story of the ships he has sailed and owned; of his years as master of a commercial fishing vessel! of ocean crossings and of storms and emergencies encountered at sea. Inhaltsverzeichnis I. In Harbor II. The Albatros: A middle-aged maid of fading beauty and questionable VirtueIII. In HarborIV. The Albatros arrives on the scene of past affairsV. In HarborVI. The Albatros rejuvenated for high societyVII. In HarborVIII. The Albatros: Her days of oceanic butterflies and ravensIX. On HarborX. The Albatros: The chain of possession and tragedyEpilogueIn Harbor

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Ernest K Gann, Ernest K. Gann, Ernest K./ Doane Gann, Gann Ernest K.
• Editore: Sheridan House
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 18.12.2003
• EAN: 9781574092547
• ISBN: 978-1-57409-254-7
• Pagine: 336
• Dimensioni: 152 mm x 235 mm x 25 mm
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Sport > Sport acquatici, vela; Narrativa > Romanzi > Epistole, diari; Biography: general, TRANSPORTATION / Ships & Shipbuilding / General, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Aviation & Nautical, Ships and boats: general interest, Ships & boats: general interest