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Alan Villiers Libri

    23 settembre 1903 – 3 marzo 1982

    Alan Villiers fu un australiano che ottenne notevole fama grazie ai suoi viaggi su navi a vela. Preferiva l'emozione e il pericolo delle piccole navi a vela al comfort e alla sicurezza delle navi moderne. Le sue opere catturano vividamente l'esperienza marittima, evidenziando spesso i momenti drammatici e le realtà quotidiane della vita in mare.

    Best of Sail
    Modelling Ships in Bottles
    Joey Goes to Sea
    The Cutty Sark; Last of a Glorious Era
    Captain Cook
    Captain Cook. The Seamen's Seaman

    • Captain Cook. The Seamen's Seaman

      • 272pagine
      • 10 ore di lettura

      The most important explorer of his day, Captain James Cook's coat of arms carries the motto: He left nothing unattempted.

      Captain Cook. The Seamen's Seaman
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    • Joey Goes to Sea

      • 70pagine
      • 3 ore di lettura

      The adventurous journey of a spirited ginger cat named Joey unfolds aboard the ship Joseph Conrad, where he encounters flying fish, mischief, and even a near-drowning incident. With a blend of humor and charm, Joey's escapades make for an engaging tale that resonates with children and cat enthusiasts alike. This family classic captures the essence of adventure and the lively personality of its feline protagonist.

      Joey Goes to Sea

    • Modelling Ships in Bottles

      • 64pagine
      • 3 ore di lettura

      A clear, complete step-by-step guide to making small model ships to fit in a bottle. 30 photographs, 23 diagrams. The secrets of the traditional craft of the mariner.

      Modelling Ships in Bottles

    • Auf blauen Tiefen

      Dieses Buch beschreibt die großen Schiffe, die bis in die 1930er Jahre im Handel verwendet wurden. Der Autor erläutert die technischen Aspekte des Segelns. Das Buch ist mit vierzig Karten, Diagrammen und Grafiken sowie achtzig vom Autor aufgenommenen Fotografien illustriert.

      Auf blauen Tiefen