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| Shopify Unique ID: | 10805771469092 |
| SKU: | A5/2609/K502 |
| Trademe Reference: | PR1360 (38) |
| Category: |
Exploration & Adventure Sailing & Yacht Racing |
| New / Used: | Used |
Description
IN QUEST OF THE SUN: The Journal of the Firecrest
by Alain Gerbault
DESCRIPTION
Format: small hardcover with dust jacket
Published: Rupert Hart Davis 1955, 1st edition
Size (mm): 130 w x 190 h x 25 d
Pages: 214
SKU: A5/2609/K502
ABOUT
The Mariners Library - No. 30
Details Gerbault's account of solo sailing in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, on 'The Firescrest' during 1924-1929.
The voyage included sailing around Bermuda, Panama, Galapagos, Mangareva, Marquesas, Tahiti, Coral Sea, Indian Ocean, Arafura Sea, Cape of Good Hope, South Atlantic.
Eventually the solo circumnavigation of the world ended in Cherbourg Harbor in May 1929.
Includes a map.
CONDITION
Immaculate with only light wear on dust jacket and faint marks on end papers.
IMAGES
Are of the actual item and depict all need to know detail.
REMARKS
Scarce in this condition.
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