Sea Stories

28 Thrilling Tales of the Deep

By: Tom McCarthy (Editor)

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Hardcover | 1 February 2022

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480 Pages

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23.6 x 16.3 x 3.6

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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.

Industry Reviews

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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