The classic of its kind. Travel World One of the most readable books in the whole library of adventure. Sports Illustrated The finest single-handed adventure story yet written. SeafarerChallenged by an expert who said it couldn t be done Joshua Slocum an indomi... Lees meer.

Boek Metgezelplanten geschreven door Helen Philbrick uitgegeven door Christofoor Uitgeverij Tuinieren... Lees meer.

Tells the story of the 1820 wreck of the whaleship Essex which in its time was as mythic as the sinking of the Titanic and which inspired Melville s classic Moby Dick recounting its doomed crew s ninety-day attempt to survive whale attacks and the elements on three ti... Lees meer.

Traces the 1838 discovery voyage that resulted in the western world s survey of 87 000 ocean miles 280 Pacific islands numerous zoological discoveries and the finding of Antarctica a journey that was marked by tragic deaths the losses of two ships and controversia... Lees meer.

The most important personal accounts of the Plymouth Colony. the key sources of Nathaniel Philbrick. s New York Times bestseller Mayflower National Book Award winner Nathaniel Philbrick and his father Thomas Philbrick present the most significant and readable origina... Lees meer.

Tells the story of the American West. Whether it is cast as a tale of unmatched bravery in the face of impossible odds or of insane arrogance receiving its rightful comeuppance this title continues to captivate the imagination. It reconstructs the build-up to the Battl... Lees meer.

Where anything is real and everything is about to disappear... Arthur s mom tried hard but sometimes she had no idea what her son was thinking or why the only thing that made him happy was food more food. Endless supplies of food glorious food. Did you have a... Lees meer.

Sailing Alone Around the World is a sailing memoir by Joshua Slocum about his single-handed global circumnavigation aboard the sloop Spray. Slocum was the first person to sail around the world alone. The book was an immediate success and highly influential in inspiring... Lees meer.

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Father and son lumberjacks Stephen and Frank Philbrick have enjoyed the destruction of felling bucking and splitting timber for hundreds of cords of firewood. Together they bring practical instruction and first-hand advice based on the quantity of wood to be cut and t... Lees meer.

Traces the 1838 discovery voyage that resulted in the western world s survey of 87 000 ocean miles 280 Pacific islands numerous zoological discoveries and the finding of Antarctica a journey that was marked by tragic deaths the losses of two ships and controversia... Lees meer.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Travels with George . . . is quintessential Philbrick-a lively courageous and masterful achievement. -The Boston Globe Does George Washington still matter. Bestselling author Nathaniel Philbrick argues for Washington s unique contri... Lees meer.

A history of the Pilgrim settlement of New England challenges popular misconceptions discussing such topics as the diseases of European origin suffered by the Wampanoag tribe the fragile working relationship between the Pilgrims and their Native American neighbors an... Lees meer.

Max is used to being called Stupid. And he is used to everyone being scared of him. On account of his size and looking like his dad. Kevin is used to being called Dwarf. On account of his size and being some cripple kid. But greatness comes in all sizes and together Ma... Lees meer.

A brilliant and provocative The New Yorker celebration of Melville s masterpiece from the bestselling author of In the Heart of the Sea Valiant Ambition and In the Hurricane s EyeOne of the greatest American novels finds its perfect contemporary champion in Why Re... Lees meer.