8 Men and a Duck: An Improbable Voyage by Reed Boat to Easter Island

Autori

• Nick Thorpe

Parametri

Pagine

256pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

• Autobiografie e memorie
• Biografie e pensieri
• Mappe e viaggi
• Saggistica
• Turismo / Viaggi

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Set against the backdrop of a perilous Pacific voyage, the narrative follows Nick Thorpe and his eclectic crew as they attempt to sail 2,500 miles from northern Chile to Easter Island on a reed boat named "Viracocha." Captain Phil Buck's mission intertwines adventure with a nod to historical migration theories. The journey unfolds with humorous mishaps, including a naval rescue alert and the challenges of a leaking hull, showcasing themes of camaraderie and the unpredictable nature of adventure amidst fierce conditions.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2003

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