Author: Robert Murray
Publisher: Advantage Media Group
ISBN: 1599320207
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
This is a true story of adventure set against a backdrop of the sea, a money making scheme, and international intrigue. There was money to be made in West Africa. The Government of Ghana needed commercial fishing vessels. Acquire and deliver a couple of boats. How hard could that be? Bob Murray and three of his sons soon found out. In this powerful and intriguing true story you'll be drawn into the story, and perhaps live the adventure for yourself, A father and three of his sons set out on what was advertised to be the adventure of a lifetime, In that, they were not disappointed. But the adventure part, at times was more than they had bargained for. It was the start of the 1975 hurricane season, and they were sailing up the barrel of the Atlantic's most prolific creators of devastating winds and seas. Veritable mountains of water came crashing down on their small wooden craft. They could feel these mountains building like a voltanic precursor to an eruption The common thought was, 'Is
The Alpha Boats Odyssey
Author: Robert Murray
Publisher: Advantage Media Group
ISBN: 1599320207
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
This is a true story of adventure set against a backdrop of the sea, a money making scheme, and international intrigue. There was money to be made in West Africa. The Government of Ghana needed commercial fishing vessels. Acquire and deliver a couple of boats. How hard could that be? Bob Murray and three of his sons soon found out. In this powerful and intriguing true story you'll be drawn into the story, and perhaps live the adventure for yourself, A father and three of his sons set out on what was advertised to be the adventure of a lifetime, In that, they were not disappointed. But the adventure part, at times was more than they had bargained for. It was the start of the 1975 hurricane season, and they were sailing up the barrel of the Atlantic's most prolific creators of devastating winds and seas. Veritable mountains of water came crashing down on their small wooden craft. They could feel these mountains building like a voltanic precursor to an eruption The common thought was, 'Is
Publisher: Advantage Media Group
ISBN: 1599320207
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
This is a true story of adventure set against a backdrop of the sea, a money making scheme, and international intrigue. There was money to be made in West Africa. The Government of Ghana needed commercial fishing vessels. Acquire and deliver a couple of boats. How hard could that be? Bob Murray and three of his sons soon found out. In this powerful and intriguing true story you'll be drawn into the story, and perhaps live the adventure for yourself, A father and three of his sons set out on what was advertised to be the adventure of a lifetime, In that, they were not disappointed. But the adventure part, at times was more than they had bargained for. It was the start of the 1975 hurricane season, and they were sailing up the barrel of the Atlantic's most prolific creators of devastating winds and seas. Veritable mountains of water came crashing down on their small wooden craft. They could feel these mountains building like a voltanic precursor to an eruption The common thought was, 'Is
Three Rings
Author: Daniel Mendelsohn
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 1681376393
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
A memoir, biography, work of history, and literary criticism all in one, this moving book tells the story of three exiled writers—Erich Auerbach, François Fénelon, and W. G. Sebald—and their relationship with the classics, from Homer to Mimesis. In a genre-defying book hailed as “exquisite” (The New York Times) and “spectacular” (The Times Literary Supplement), the best-selling memoirist and critic Daniel Mendelsohn explores the mysterious links between the randomness of the lives we lead and the artfulness of the stories we tell. Combining memoir, biography, history, and literary criticism, Three Rings weaves together the stories of three exiled writers who turned to the classics of the past to create masterpieces of their own—works that pondered the nature of narrative itself: Erich Auerbach, the Jewish philologist who fled Hitler’s Germany and wrote his classic study of Western literature, Mimesis, in Istanbul; François Fénelon, the seventeenth-century French archbishop whose ingenious sequel to the Odyssey, The Adventures of Telemachus—a veiled critique of the Sun King and the best-selling book in Europe for a hundred years—resulted in his banishment; and the German novelist W.G. Sebald, self-exiled to England, whose distinctively meandering narratives explore Odyssean themes of displacement, nostalgia, and separation from home. Intertwined with these tales of exile and artistic crisis is an account of Mendelsohn’s struggle to write two of his own books—a family saga of the Holocaust and a memoir about reading the Odyssey with his elderly father—that are haunted by tales of oppression and wandering. As Three Rings moves to its startling conclusion, a climactic revelation about the way in which the lives of its three heroes were linked across borders, languages, and centuries forces the reader to reconsider the relationship between narrative and history, art and life.
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 1681376393
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
A memoir, biography, work of history, and literary criticism all in one, this moving book tells the story of three exiled writers—Erich Auerbach, François Fénelon, and W. G. Sebald—and their relationship with the classics, from Homer to Mimesis. In a genre-defying book hailed as “exquisite” (The New York Times) and “spectacular” (The Times Literary Supplement), the best-selling memoirist and critic Daniel Mendelsohn explores the mysterious links between the randomness of the lives we lead and the artfulness of the stories we tell. Combining memoir, biography, history, and literary criticism, Three Rings weaves together the stories of three exiled writers who turned to the classics of the past to create masterpieces of their own—works that pondered the nature of narrative itself: Erich Auerbach, the Jewish philologist who fled Hitler’s Germany and wrote his classic study of Western literature, Mimesis, in Istanbul; François Fénelon, the seventeenth-century French archbishop whose ingenious sequel to the Odyssey, The Adventures of Telemachus—a veiled critique of the Sun King and the best-selling book in Europe for a hundred years—resulted in his banishment; and the German novelist W.G. Sebald, self-exiled to England, whose distinctively meandering narratives explore Odyssean themes of displacement, nostalgia, and separation from home. Intertwined with these tales of exile and artistic crisis is an account of Mendelsohn’s struggle to write two of his own books—a family saga of the Holocaust and a memoir about reading the Odyssey with his elderly father—that are haunted by tales of oppression and wandering. As Three Rings moves to its startling conclusion, a climactic revelation about the way in which the lives of its three heroes were linked across borders, languages, and centuries forces the reader to reconsider the relationship between narrative and history, art and life.
Four Books of Homer's Odyssey
Author: Homer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
The Phaeacian episode of the Odyssey
Author: Homer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Epiphany
Author: James V. Ferguson
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467830186
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Imagine a journey across space and time to a place where no one has been before!Considertheimplicationsof the discovery of other thoughtful beings anda grand Design for the universe; even a purpose for our lives! Come aboard the starship Odyssey and journey to a place of Epiphany, where something wonderful is about to happen!
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467830186
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Imagine a journey across space and time to a place where no one has been before!Considertheimplicationsof the discovery of other thoughtful beings anda grand Design for the universe; even a purpose for our lives! Come aboard the starship Odyssey and journey to a place of Epiphany, where something wonderful is about to happen!
The Phæacian episode of the Odyssey as comprised in the sixth, seventh, eighth, eleventh and thirteenth books
Author: Homer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Epic poetry, Greek
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Epic poetry, Greek
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
The Odyssey of Homer: Books XIII to XXIV
Author: Homer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Epic poetry, Greek
Languages : en
Pages : 784
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Epic poetry, Greek
Languages : en
Pages : 784
Book Description
Odyssey
Author: Homer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Odyssey Tale
Author: Cody Schlegel
Publisher: March Lily Publications
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Odyssey Tale is a gritty retelling of Homer's epic, blending classic fairy tales with Greek mythology. The story revolves around King Otis Seehus, who has been wrongly imprisoned for a decade following his heroics in the Trojan War. Determined to return home to his wife and son, Otis must overcome countless treacherous obstacles. Meanwhile, Otis's son, Mac, has nearly reached manhood and has yet to meet his father. Despite rumors of Otis's demise, Mac refuses to believe them and takes it upon himself to find his long-lost father. He organizes a ship and crew led by a wise and magical man named Jinni, who possesses extraordinary powers. The crew consists of sailors who call themselves "Lost Boys," each with unique skills and backstories. As they set sail, the story unfolds with fantastical elements, unexpected twists, and nostalgic references. The crew faces mythical creatures, encounters classic fairy tale characters, and delves into the depths of Greek mythology, as "once upon a time" provides the backdrop for reimagining one man's journey to reunite with his family and reclaim his kingdom. Throughout the perilous voyage, Mac grows into adulthood, discovering his strength and resilience while learning valuable lessons about loyalty, courage, and the importance of family bonds. Jinni, with his magical abilities and wisdom, becomes a mentor figure for Mac, guiding him through the trials they encounter. Odyssey Tale combines the grandeur of Greek mythology with the familiarity of beloved fairy tales, creating a rich tapestry of adventure, emotion, and personal growth. It weaves together the timeless themes of love, heroism, and the enduring power of the human spirit, offering readers a fresh and exciting perspective on a classic tale.
Publisher: March Lily Publications
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Odyssey Tale is a gritty retelling of Homer's epic, blending classic fairy tales with Greek mythology. The story revolves around King Otis Seehus, who has been wrongly imprisoned for a decade following his heroics in the Trojan War. Determined to return home to his wife and son, Otis must overcome countless treacherous obstacles. Meanwhile, Otis's son, Mac, has nearly reached manhood and has yet to meet his father. Despite rumors of Otis's demise, Mac refuses to believe them and takes it upon himself to find his long-lost father. He organizes a ship and crew led by a wise and magical man named Jinni, who possesses extraordinary powers. The crew consists of sailors who call themselves "Lost Boys," each with unique skills and backstories. As they set sail, the story unfolds with fantastical elements, unexpected twists, and nostalgic references. The crew faces mythical creatures, encounters classic fairy tale characters, and delves into the depths of Greek mythology, as "once upon a time" provides the backdrop for reimagining one man's journey to reunite with his family and reclaim his kingdom. Throughout the perilous voyage, Mac grows into adulthood, discovering his strength and resilience while learning valuable lessons about loyalty, courage, and the importance of family bonds. Jinni, with his magical abilities and wisdom, becomes a mentor figure for Mac, guiding him through the trials they encounter. Odyssey Tale combines the grandeur of Greek mythology with the familiarity of beloved fairy tales, creating a rich tapestry of adventure, emotion, and personal growth. It weaves together the timeless themes of love, heroism, and the enduring power of the human spirit, offering readers a fresh and exciting perspective on a classic tale.
Homer's Odyssey
Author: Homer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Epic poetry, Classical
Languages : en
Pages : 594
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Epic poetry, Classical
Languages : en
Pages : 594
Book Description