In this book, author Tristan Jones describes his voyage from Istanbul to Phuket, Thailand, which was begun in July 1985. The amputation of his leg two years earlier, far from putting an end to his sea-going life, made Jones even more determined to conquer his handicap and show others it could be done. His 11-month voyage realized his dream of bringing new hope to handicapped youngsters. On his voyage east from the Bosphorus he was accompanied by a crew of two able-bodied young men, German Thomas and Swedish Svante. The ...
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In this book, author Tristan Jones describes his voyage from Istanbul to Phuket, Thailand, which was begun in July 1985. The amputation of his leg two years earlier, far from putting an end to his sea-going life, made Jones even more determined to conquer his handicap and show others it could be done. His 11-month voyage realized his dream of bringing new hope to handicapped youngsters. On his voyage east from the Bosphorus he was accompanied by a crew of two able-bodied young men, German Thomas and Swedish Svante. The elements were often hostile; a Red Sea storm meant they had to lighten ship to save their lives, while in the Indian Ocean under the tropical sun, they almost drank their last drop of water. They also encountered trigger-happy locals and a clash with the local bureaucracy in Indian and Sri Lankan ports. The author provides a commentary on ships, the sea and men.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Damaged book. Slightly damaged in some way typically, a grazed corner or torn cover.
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Very good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN: 9780586205815.
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New. With characteristic eloquence and a healthy dose of humor, Tristan Jones tells a gripping story of sailing 8000 miles from Istanbul to Thailand. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: WSSN3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454. 1999. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 256 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 256 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
