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The dream of a lifetime has been accomplished! Ever since as a boy my imagination was fired by Lady Brassey's inimitable Voyage of the Sun beam, to circumnavigate the globe, it has been my fixed purpose to go and do likewise. In 1893, the first step in preparation was taken when my father gave me the grand old schooner yacht Coronet, and in her the first lessons in seamanship and navigation were taken, under the tutelage of a type of seaman I regret to say now almost extinct - Captain C. S. Crosby - who, I verily believe, had never in his sixty years and more at sea been in anything but a sailing ship. My wife and I sailed nearly miles including trips to the West Indies, the Gulf of the St. Lawrence, and many voyages along the eastern coast of the United States, but most instructive and enjoyable of all, a five months' expedi tion to Japan, outward bound by way of the Trade Winds and the Hawaiian Islands and returning across the North Pacific on the great circle from Yokohama, to San Francisco. Coronet was, of course, strictly a sailing vessel, without auxiliary power, of only 160 tons, 125 ft. Long and 27 ft. Beam, but an ideal type in which the young and inexperienced sailor could gain experience.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This travelogue recounts the ambitious journey of a wealthy American couple, the Jameses, and their companions as they circumnavigate the globe on their luxurious yacht Aloha. Setting sail in 1921, the author chronicles not only the technicalities of their grand voyage but also the cultural encounters, challenges, and personal transformations experienced along the way. Detailed accounts of the ship's mechanics and specifications complement introspective passages on the emotional and psychological states of the adventurers, as well as their growing awareness of the diverse societies they encounter. Through the exploration of remote Pacific islands, bustling Asian cities, and ancient Eastern civilizations, this book offers a unique perspective on the world as it existed a century ago. Ultimately, it serves as both a captivating travel narrative and a testament to the enduring appeal of exploration and the pursuit of new horizons. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330599723_0
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