{"product_id":"books-the-way-of-a-ship-by-derek-lundy","title":"THE Way of A Ship","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this magnificent seagoing yarn, Derek Lundy recreates the voyage of the Beara Head, a merchant ship that sailed around Cape Horn in the 1880s. Based partly on the experiences of Lundy's great-great uncle, The Way of a Ship examines the cultural and economic significance of the rise of steamships -- and the inevitable death of the Age of Sail and its centuries-old traditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Lundy seamlessly weaves together historical context with a gripping narrative style to recreate a white-knuckle journey that depicts not only the dangerous day-to-day life of a sailor, but also, as sail gave way to steam, the end of an era. The Way of a Ship is more than a nautical history; like Melville and Conrad, Lundy portrays the sea voyage as a poignant metaphor for life itself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Derek Lundy is the author of the international bestseller Godforsaken Sea: Racing the World's Most Dangerous Waters. He lives in Salt Spring Island. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A fantastic ride through one of the greatest moments in the history of adventure . Lundy is a master of tension and storytelling. -- Seattle Times","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53675165090065,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780066210124.jpg?v=1781538572","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/books-the-way-of-a-ship-by-derek-lundy","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}