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The Old Man And The Sea A True Story Of Crossing The Atlantic By Raft
The Old Man And The Sea A True Story Of Crossing The Atlantic By Raft
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Description: 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 that read " Fancy rafting across the Atlantic? Famous traveller requires 3 crew. Must be OAP. Serious adventurers only." In his inimitable style Smith details their voyage and the hardships they endured with a matter - of - fact air that makes his story seem all the more impressive. His advanced age allows him a wider perspective not only on the journey but on life itself and his never - say - die attitude to the difficulty of the journey is inspirational. Old men ought to be explorers said T. S. Eliot and this book certainly gives a compelling argument in his favour. It is both a great story (a huge storm on the final night of the voyage almost wrecked them on a reef) and a call to action for the older generation - do not go quietly says Anthony Smith but seek out adventure as long as you are able.
Title: The Old Man And The Sea A True Story Of Crossing The Atlantic By Raft
Author(s): Smith Anthony
Publisher: Little Brown Book Group
Barcode: 9781472121134
Pages: 208 Pages
Publication Date: 4/12/2016
Category: Sailing
Description: 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 that read " Fancy rafting across the Atlantic? Famous traveller requires 3 crew. Must be OAP. Serious adventurers only." In his inimitable style Smith details their voyage and the hardships they endured with a matter - of - fact air that makes his story seem all the more impressive. His advanced age allows him a wider perspective not only on the journey but on life itself and his never - say - die attitude to the difficulty of the journey is inspirational. Old men ought to be explorers said T. S. Eliot and this book certainly gives a compelling argument in his favour. It is both a great story (a huge storm on the final night of the voyage almost wrecked them on a reef) and a call to action for the older generation - do not go quietly says Anthony Smith but seek out adventure as long as you are able.
Title: The Old Man And The Sea A True Story Of Crossing The Atlantic By Raft
Author(s): Smith Anthony
Publisher: Little Brown Book Group
Barcode: 9781472121134
Pages: 208 Pages
Publication Date: 4/12/2016
Category: Sailing