Through the Land of Fire
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Through the Land of Fire by Ben Pester
The mysterious, dangerous and largely unfrequented waters of Tierra del Fuego are the setting for this story of a Millennium cruise in the 36-foot classic wooden yacht, Marelle. At the climax of the nine-month return voyage from Falmouth lay Cape Horn, the 'grim old man' that struck fear into generations of sailors passing between the Atlantic and the Pacific. The author complements the drama of his own voyage with colourful tales from the heroic age of seafaring-of the adventurers who braved those hostile seas with piety, devilry or mere courage-from Magellan and Drake to Cook, Fitzroy and Darwin.
Ben Pester was born in New Zealand in 1924, and came to England with the navy in 1943. After some years of living the good life of a naval officer, he was given 3 months leave to sail his yacht, Tern 11, previously owned by Claud Worth, out to New Zealand. Since retiring from a subsequent career in commerce, he has indulged himself in his passion for sailing.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780954275051 |
| ISBN 10 | 0954275055 |
| Title | Through the Land of Fire |
| Author | Ben Pester |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
| Year published | 2004-12-31 |
| Number of pages | 283 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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