Sea Stories

Sea Stories

28 Thrilling Tales of the Deep
Tom Mccarthy
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Description

Sea stories are, plainly and simply, wonderful springboards for vicarious adventure. There is nothing like a sea story to entertain, thrill, move, shock, or inspire a reader, and this collection will do just that.

What is it about the sea that lends itself to so many indelibly classic stories? The sea is a wonderful stage on which to unroll a dramatic narrative or introduce a heroic character. It’s no wonder so many masterpieces are set on the seas of the world.

From sublime moments gunkholing with Erskine Childers in “An Introduction to Informality,” to sheer terror with the ill-fated men among sharks in Raymond B. Lech's “The Loss of the Indianapolis,” to astounding respect for the endurance of Ernest Shackleton and his storm-tossed men in “Escape from the Ice,” there is simply nothing that can compare to what awaits in this collection of twenty-eight thrilling stories. Many, having withstood the test of time and the vagaries of popular culture, are classics.

Classic or not, the stories in this collection are good reading—breathtaking, entertaining, and offering myriad unexpected pleasures.

Genres

Maritime History & PiracyHistory
Pages526
Released2021
LanguageEnglish
PublisherGlobe Pequot Publishing
ISBN9781493060047
SellerSimon & Schuster

Reviews

NetGalley Review: 4 stars

Last updated on 06 Jul 2021

"Get ready to set sail on the high seas - and get lost along the way!

As I was reading through this book, I really loved it. These Sea Stories were amazing, and I think I actually got sea-sick from my couch a few times as we were pitching through the storms and the different tragedies that beset the different ships that were discussed in this book.

Sea Stories takes you on different adventures, each tragedy besetting ships and crews, and their fight to survive the high seas.

I loved reading through this book! It was absolutely amazing! I highly recommend reading through this book!

**Thank you to Rowman and Littlefield, Lyons Press for an advanced copy of this book. The review and opinions above are entirely those of the reviewer.**"

—Rebecca Hill, reviewer at ataleoftwopages

NetGalley Review: 4 stars

Last updated on 21 Jul 2021

"I think this book would make a fabulous gift for an adventure seeker or a history lover. I read this in small doses, one story at a time, often using the internet to learn more. Any book that has me investigating is a great one for me. "—MarnieCompeggie, reviewer at MeanderingM

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