Author: Percy F. Westerman
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
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Percy F. Westerman's 'The Sea Monarch' is a thrilling naval adventure set during the early 20th century. The novel follows the protagonist, young Dick Dene, as he embarks on a journey aboard the yacht 'Sea Monarch' and gets caught up in a dangerous conspiracy. Westerman's vivid descriptions and detailed nautical knowledge bring the maritime world to life, immersing readers in the action-packed plot and suspenseful twists. The book's clear prose and brisk pacing make it a captivating read for fans of adventure fiction. 'The Sea Monarch' stands out as a classic example of Westerman's gift for storytelling and his passion for naval themes. Percy F. Westerman, a prolific writer of juvenile fiction, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a sailor and a naval officer. His firsthand knowledge of ships and the sea infuses 'The Sea Monarch' with authenticity and depth, adding a layer of realism to the adventurous tale. Westerman's love for the maritime world shines through in every page, making his works beloved by readers of all ages. I highly recommend 'The Sea Monarch' to anyone who enjoys gripping sea adventures and compelling characters. Percy F. Westerman crafts a thrilling narrative filled with excitement and intrigue, making this novel a must-read for fans of classic maritime fiction.
Author: Anita Hughes
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312643047
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
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Anita Hughes' Monarch Beach is an absorbing debut novel about one woman's journey back to happiness after an affair splinters her perfect marriage and life—what it means to be loved, betrayed and to love again. When Amanda Blick, a young mother and kindhearted San Francisco heiress, finds her gorgeous French chef husband wrapped around his sous-chef, she knows she must flee her life in order to rebuild it. The opportunity falls into her lap when her (very lovable) mother suggests Amanda and her young son, Max, spend the summer with her at the St. Regis Resort in Laguna Beach. With the waves right outside her windows and nothing more to worry about than finding the next relaxing thing to do, Amanda should be having the time of her life—and escaping the drama. But instead, she finds herself faced with a kind, older divorcee who showers her with attention... and she discovers that the road to healing is never simple. This is the sometimes funny, sometimes bitter, but always moving story about the mistakes and discoveries a woman makes when her perfect world is turned upside down.
Author: Gill Hoffs
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1526734400
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 298
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The ship was almost instantly in flames Some jumped overboard immediately, and all was in indescribable confusion. The masts began to fall one after another, and it is supposed killed great numbers by their descent. Others, it is feared, were roasted alive, but the majority were drowned. (Hull Advertiser and Exchange Gazette, 25 August 1848)The Ocean Monarch was only a few hours out of Liverpool on 24 August 1848 when a cabin passenger shouted Fire! and all hell broke loose. Bound for Boston with almost 400 people on board, the emigrant ship was soon ablaze with little chance of putting the flames out. People watched helplessly from their cottages along the Welsh coast as some ships ignored the travellers plight while others raced to their aid. On the 170th anniversary of the disaster Gill Hoffs reveals the full story of this forgotten wreck, including tales of French royalty, an American artist, and a courageous stewardess who gave her life to save her fellow travellers. Discover what happened to the passengers and crew, including:James K. Fellows, a kindly American jeweller trying to get home to his familyJotham Bragdon, the first mate who fled the wreck then returned to shore a heroMary Walter and her mysterious family, escaping danger in London only to find greater peril lay at seaFollow the murder trial of a crew of rescuers and find out the real fate of their victim and whether the mysterious Irish toddler Kate found her family again.
Author: James Henry Legg
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
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Author: James Henry Legg
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
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Author: Danna Staaf
Publisher: The Experiment
ISBN: 1615197400
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 255
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Before mammals, there were dinosaurs. And before dinosaurs, there were cephalopods. Publisher’s Note: Monarchs of the Sea was previously published in hardcover as Squid Empire. Cephalopods, Earth’s first truly substantial animals, are still among us: Their fascinating family tree features squid, octopuses, nautiluses, and more. The inventors of swimming, cephs presided over the sea for millions of years. But when fish evolved jaws, cephs had to step up their game (or end up on the menu). Some evolved defensive spines. Others abandoned their shells entirely, opening the floodgates for a tidal wave of innovation: masterful camouflage, fin-supplemented jet propulsion, and intelligence we’ve yet to fully measure. In Monarchs of the Sea, marine biologist Danna Staaf unspools how these otherworldly creatures once ruled the deep—and why they still captivate us today.
Author: Canada. Department of Marine
Publisher:
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Category : Shipping
Languages : en
Pages : 1134
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Author: Mark Douglas-Home
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 1405923598
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 327
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The daughter who nobody wanted learns the truth about the mother she never knew. A page-turning, heart-breaking mystery 'full of surprises ... this is a classic whodunit' (Scotsman). Cal McGill is a unique investigator and oceanographer who uses his expertise to locate things - and sometimes people - lost or missing at sea. His expertise could unravel the haunting mystery of why, twenty-six years ago on a remote Scottish beach, Megan Bates strode out into the cold ocean and let the waves wash her away. Megan's daughter, Violet Wells, was abandoned as a baby on the steps of a local hospital just hours before the mother she never knew took her own life. As McGill is drawn into Violet's search for the truth, he encounters a coastal community divided by obsession and grief, and united only by a conviction that its secrets should stay buried... Praise for The Woman Who Walked into the Sea: 'An always entertaining and gripping mystery ... Infinitely better written than the majority of its competitors' Herald 'A classic whodunit. A mystery from the school of Ruth Rendell, and I can't imagine anyone who likes those not delighting in this' Scotsman 'Cal McGill is a triumph ... a wonderfully unique creation' crimefictionlover.com 'Simply intoxicating' Library Journal Praise for The Sea Detective: 'Raises the bar for Scottish crime fiction ... elegantly written and compelling' Scotsman 'Promises to be a fine series of detective novels' Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month 'Excellent' Literary Review - top five crime books of the year 'A compelling protagonist' The Times Literary Supplement
Author: Frank Thomas Bullen
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sea stories
Languages : en
Pages : 294
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Category : Shipping
Languages : en
Pages : 404
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