Sailing Days: Stories and Poems About Sailors and the Sea by Amy Mckay

Sailing Days: Stories and Poems About Sailors and the Sea by Amy Mckay

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This collection of stories and poems celebrates the joys of boating, from the first experience of sailing to coping with raging storms. There are accounts of shipwreck and sea-sickness, building a boat and learning to row, climbing the rigging to earn a place in the crew and being thrown overboard.

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Sailing Days: Stories and Poems About Sailors and the Sea by Amy Mckay

This is a highly original collection of stories and poems celebrating the joys of boating, from the very first experiences of sailing, to coping with raging storms on the high seas. Exploring all aspects of the sailing adventure, this imaginative anthology is split into 5 parts: MESSING ABOUT IN BOATS ALL AT SEA LET NOT THE DEEP SWALLOW ME UP THE TERROR OF THE SEA SAILOR'S LORE There are accounts of shipwreck and of sea-sickness; building a boat and learning to row; climbing the rigging to earn a place in the crew; and being thrown overboard. It includes extracts from Treasure Island, The Coral Island, The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Robinson Crusoe.
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ISBN 13 9781851497034
ISBN 10 185149703X
Title Sailing Days: Stories and Poems About Sailors and the Sea
Author Amy Mckay
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher ACC Art Books
Year published 1999-01-01
Number of pages 120
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.