The Old Man and the Sea
A True Story of Crossing the Atlantic by Raft
$37.76
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
9 May 2016
Summary
Octogenarian Anthony Smith’s journey was originally inspired by both the Kontiki Expedition of Thor Heyerdahl (who he knew) and the incredible story of the survivors of a 1940 boat disaster, who spent 70 days adrift in the Atlantic, eventually reaching land emaciated and close to death.
While this might sound like a voyage no-one would wish to emulate, to octogenarian Anthony Smith it sounded like an adventure, and he placed a typically straightforward advertisement in the Telegraph t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472121134 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1472121139 |
| Author: | Anthony Smith |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Constable |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 9 May 2016 |
| Weight: | 179g |
| Dimensions: | 131mm x 199mm x 16mm |
| Series: | Dark-Hunter World |
You Can Find This Book In
About The Author
Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith was a writer, explorer, journalist and former Tomorrow’s World presenter, and has written numerous books about his incredible travel experiences, including BLIND WHITE FISH IN PERSIA and THROW OUT TWO HANDS, which details his flight in a hot air balloon from Zanzibar to East Africa, and across the Ngorongoro crater. His bestselling work THE BODY (later titled THE HUMAN BODY) sold over 800,000 copies worldwide and was tied into a BBC TV series which aired across the world. He died in 2014.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.