Sebastian Junger

The Perfect Storm: a True Story of Men Against the Sea

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ISBN 13:
9780393040166
author:
Sebastian Junger
format:
Hardcover
publisher:
WW Norton & Co
language:
English
Publication Year:
1997
Pages:
240
Genre:
Biographies & True Stories
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£33.95

Description

The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea In October 1991, a rare combination of weather systems created a storm of unprecedented fury, with waves reaching over one hundred feet high. The Andrea Gail, a swordfishing boat from Massachusetts, was among the victims, disappearing without a trace. The storm, dubbed "the perfect storm," was a tempest that caught everyone off guard. Sebastian Junger's book takes us deep into the heart of the storm, describing the courage, terror, and awe that defined the experience of those who faced it. With vivid detail, Junger depicts the fury of the elements and the human spirit that struggled to survive against the odds. This book is a gripping account of a true story that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

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