Beyond Jules Verne by Robin Knox-Johnston

Beyond Jules Verne by Robin Knox-Johnston

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Ever since Jules Verne declared that circumnavigation of the world could be done in 80 days, there have been those striving to do it faster. Robin Knox-Johnston, Peter Blake and their crew determined to break the record, and this book is the story of their 74-day, record-breaking trip by catamaran.

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Beyond Jules Verne by Robin Knox-Johnston

Ever since Jules Verne declared that circumnavigation of the world could be done in 80 days, there have been those striving to do it faster. The current holders of the Jules Verne Trophy are British yachtsman Robin Knox-Johnston, Peter Blake and their crew, who determined to break the record. This book tells the story of their impressive and exciting, 74-day, record-breaking trip by catamaran. Robin Knox-Johnston also holds the record as the first man to sail nonstop around the world.
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ISBN 13 9780340632352
ISBN 10 0340632356
Title Beyond Jules Verne
Author Robin Knox-Johnston
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Year published 1995-02-02
Number of pages 176
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.