Eric Newby
The Last Grain Race
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007597833
- author:
- Eric Newby
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.6 x 19.9 cm
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Armed Forces
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Eric Newby's account of the last grain race is a gripping first-hand tale of maritime adventure. In 1939, he sailed aboard Moshulu, one of the largest sailing ships still employed in transporting grain from Australia to Europe. The grain race was an annual competition to find the shortest and fastest passage home, with vessels facing turbulent seas, atrocious weather conditions, and hard graft. Newby's story is a thrilling record of this classic sailing voyage, featuring many photographs from his personal collection. With frequent bursts of humour and witty observations from both above and below deck, he chronicles the spirit of adventure that defined this era of maritime history.
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