The true story of the Tilikum and her captain, for fans of maritime history and tales of adventure on the high seas
Anticipating fame and wealth, Captain John Voss set out from Victoria, BC, in 1901, seeking to claim the world record for the smallest vessel ever to circumnavigate the globe. For the journey, he procured an authentic dugout cedar canoe from an Indigenous village on the east coast of Vancouver Island.
For three years Voss and the Tilikum, aided by a rotating cast of characters, visited Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Brazil and finally England, weathering heavy gales at sea and attracting large crowds of spectators on shore. The austere on-board conditions and simple navigational equipment Voss used throughout the voyage are a testimony to his skill and to the solid construction of the Nuu-Chah-Nulth vessel.
Both Voss and his original mate, newspaperman N.K. Luxton, later wrote about their journey in accounts compromised by poor memories, brazen egos and outright lies. Stories of murder, cannibalism and high-seas terror have been repeated elsewhere without any regard to the truth. Now, over a century later, a full and fair account of the voyage--and the magnitude of Voss's accomplishment--is at last fully detailed.
In this groundbreaking work, marine historians John MacFarlane and Lynn Salmon sift fact from fiction, critically examining the claims of Voss's and Luxton's manuscripts against research from libraries, archives, museums and primary sources around the world. Including unpublished photographs, letters and ephemera from the voyage, Around the World in a Dugout Canoe tells the real story of a little-understood character and his cedar canoe. It is an enduring story of courage, adventure, sheer luck and at times tragedy.
Автор: Greenberg Jon Название: If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Cubs: Stories from the Chicago Cubs Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box ISBN: 162937654X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781629376547 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 22810.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The Chicago Cubs are one of the most historic teams in Major League Baseball, and their World Series championship in 2016 will forever remain one of baseball's iconic triumphs. In If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Cubs, Jon Greenberg of The Athletic Chicago provides insight into the team's inner sanctum as only he can. Readers will gain the perspective of players, coaches, and personnel from this modern era in moments of greatness as well as defeat, making for a keepsake no fan will want to miss.
Mike Puma of the New York Post provides insight into the team's inner sanctum as only he can
The New York Mets are one of the most historic teams in Major League Baseball, with superstars over the years including Jacob deGrom, Mike Piazza, David Wright, and Tom Seaver. Aided by dozens of new, exclusive interviews, readers will gain the perspective of players, coaches, and personnel from Mets history in moments of greatness as well as defeat, making for a keepsake no fan will want to miss.
Few fan bases display as much rabid devotion to their team as the New York Mets', win or lose. That spirit is celebrated in this colorful collection of stories about the Lovable Losers.
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Автор: McCollister John Название: Tales from the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates Dugout: Remembering a the Fam-A-Leea ISBN: 1613216351 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781613216354 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 18350.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: The year is 1979. America is in a funk. And Pittsburgh was no exception. Double-digit inflation, a near disaster at nearby Three Mile Island, and the decline of downtown businesses all placed over the city of Pittsburgh.
Автор: Elliott Bob Название: If These Walls Could Talk: Toronto Blue Jays: Stories from the Toronto Blue Jays Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box ISBN: 1629377473 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781629377476 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 22810.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Since their inception in 1977, the Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the most dynamic franchises in all of baseball. As an award-winning, longtime Jays columnist, Bob Elliott has witnessed more than his share of that history up close and personal. In If These Walls Could Talk: Toronto Blue Jays , Elliott provides insight into the Jays inner sanctum as only he can. Readers will gain the perspective of players, coaches, and front office executives in times of greatness as well as defeat, making for a keepsake no fan will want to miss.
Автор: Harrell Mark Название: From Darkroom to Dugout: My Adventures Photographing Springfield Cardinals Baseball. ISBN: 0578461994 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780578461991 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 20230.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: From Darkroom to Dugout is filled with behind the scenes stories of minor league baseball, as seen through the eyes of team photographer Mark Harrell. Read how the author took his childhood hobby of photography and weaved it together with his lifelong love of the game of baseball, creating an opportunity to spend 15 plus years as the official photographer of the Springfield Cardinals, the AA affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.Harrell tells how he occasionally shagged fly balls during Cardinals batting practice, almost knocking out their number one draft pick with a thrown ball. Through his eyes you can feel the excitement he felt during the first game in Springfield history when St. Louis came to town with Pujols and company to play an exhibition game. Or how great it was to stand close to Stan Musial before he threw out the first pitch.Harrell has photographed dozens of players on their way up to the big leagues. Hear how preserving Cardinals baseball history is vitally important to him and how photography has allowed him to build lifelong friendships with players, coaches, and fans.Take a journey with Mark, strolling from darkroom to dugout.
Автор: Goodman Drew, Hochman Benjamin Название: If These Walls Could Talk: Colorado Rockies: Stories from the Colorado Rockies Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box ISBN: 1629376353 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781629376356 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 22810.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: The man on the mic for countless memorable moments from Larry Walker, Todd Helton, Nolan Arenado, and more, Drew Goodman has lived and breathed Rockies baseball as the teams longtime television broadcaster. In If These Walls Could Talk: Colorado Rockies , Goodman provides insight into the Rockies inner sanctum as only he can. Featuring conversations with players past and present as well as off-the-wall anecdotes, this indispensable volume is your ticket to mile high history.
Автор: Shenk Larry Название: If These Walls Could Talk: Philadelphia Phillies: Stories from the Philadelphia Phillies Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box ISBN: 1600789102 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781600789106 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 19950.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Over the last half-century, the Philadelphia Phillies have experienced epic highs--World Series titles in 1980 and 2008--and frustrating lows, and Larry Shenk has been there for every minute of it. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities and events that have shaped the franchises history. The book gives the detailed scouting reports on Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley and takes readers into the clubhouse as Steve Carlton closes in on 300 career wins. Listen in on Pete Roses phone call with President Reagan after Rose broke the National League hits record and see Richie Ashburns face when he heard he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Giving fans a taste of what its like to be a part of the Phillies storied history from a perspective unlike any other, readers will also learn about a man whose work ethic and character has made an impact on the players and staff for 50 years.
Автор: Haft Chris Название: If These Walls Could Talk: San Francisco Giants: Stories from the San Francisco Giants Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box ISBN: 1629373893 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781629373898 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 17430.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: This book analyzes the hundred-year development of the "state of exception" in Rwanda, a political theory developed and expanded by Foucault, Agamben, and others. It analyzes Hutu regime propaganda utilized to dehumanize the Tutsi population and how state action created a setting for genocide to become an appropriate reaction to political threats.
