Hitchen, Billy 'Scratch'
"Scratch", A Salcombe Boy
- ISBN 13:
- 9781789014075
- author:
- Hitchen, Billy 'Scratch'
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Troubador Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 312
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.75 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Billy "Scratch" Hitchen's remarkable journey takes him from the shores of Salcombe to every corner of the globe. At just fourteen years old, he embarked on an incredible adventure that would take him around the world five times before the age of nineteen. From the rugged seas off Cape Horn to the Indian Ocean and Pacific, Scratch's story is a testament to his boundless determination and courage in the face of adversity. He shares his experiences with vivid honesty, drawing on the lessons he learned from his life at sea and the struggles he overcame, including his lifelong battle with dyslexia. For those who love the sea and are drawn to inspiring stories of adventure and resilience, Scratch's autobiography is a fascinating read that will stay with you long after you finish the book.
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