Experience the captivating journey of maritime history with this remarkable book by esteemed author Martin O'Scannell. 'Sailing with the Admiral' invites you aboard an old, engineless gaff cutter, navigating the enchanting and rugged landscapes of Galicia. This paperback edition, featuring dimensions of 156 x 216 mm and 140 pages of richly woven narratives, is your passport to the past, allowing you to explore the half-forgotten tales of legendary figures like Sir Francis Drake, Horatio Nelson, and the forlorn HMS Serpent. As you delve into this literary adventure, you will encounter Celtic myths and personal reminiscences that breathe life into the era of sea exploration. The book perfectly blends humor with nautical history, showcasing both the absurdities and the challenges faced while sailing the old way using traditional methods like paper charts and Walker logs. With a publication date of 05-07-2019, this is an essential read for sailors and history buffs alike, making it a perfect addition to your maritime book collection. Not only does 'Sailing with the Admiral' bring a rich historical narrative to the forefront, but it also offers a unique perspective on managing a vintage yacht amidst the capricious nature of the sea. Enjoy seamless delivery from a NZ-owned business located in Auckland, with the benefit of no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes. We are delighted to combine shipping to enhance your shopping experience.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 156 x 216 mm
Pages: 140
Bind: paperback
Author: Martin O'Scannell Publisher: Lodestar Books
Publication Date: 05-07-2019

Martin O’Scannall loves the old, the eccentric, the offbeat — the quirky if you like; the wandering off into byways, the exploration of half-forgotten snippets of history. And Galicia, his home for the past decade or more, is ideal territory for indulging that taste. Galicia is a time warp: rain-swept, isolated, savage and gentle by turns, as far a cry from the blazing Costas as it is possible to imagine. This book is a conversation with the past, conducted in a very old, engineless gaff cutter, armed with the Admiralty Pilot, a gallant crew, and a sense of the ridiculous. We encounter, but in unexpected ways, the likes of Drake, Nelson, the ill-fated HMS Serpent, Celtic myth and legend, and the reminiscences of those who have gone before, all interspersed with the business of managing an old yacht in the old way: Walker log, paper charts and all. Beginning, as he says it has to be, with the dreaded storm at sea.

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