books about: sailed     books:       I Sailed with Magellan7 reviews Stuart Dybek Picador, 2004 A great writer This is timeless fiction of the highest order, on a level with the finest contemporary writers from Stephen Dixon to Philip Roth to Bliss Broyard. Dybek writes with depth, precision and deep feeling; this is the work of a lifetime sketching out a milieu (the Chicago Polish workingclass community) with loving, compassionate and haunting details. James T. Farrell and Nelson Algren were the pioneers ...             When Grandfather Sailed Away1 review Mike Sackett Royal Fireworks Pr, 1995 A terrific read for 'kids' of all ages.... Do you like fairy tales? Enchanting mysteries? Stories with happy endings? Then you've simply gotta read When Grandfather Sailed Away, 'cause this one's got it all...scary monsters, mysterious characters, and the romance of the sea. Don't take my word for it...read it for yourself! Then do yourself a favor, and read it to a kid. When you see that look of awe on their faces, you'll be glad you did.             The stone sloops of Chebeague and the men who sailed them;: Also some Chebeague miscellany1 review Zarah William Hauk Alden-Hauk Inc, 1953 Maine Granite and the Ships That Moved It I haven't seen this book, but am sorry to see it is unavailable. Yesterday I toured the museum at Chebeague Island and saw some of the history of these stone sloops. It would be well worth finding out more. Here's what I've found so far: "(Scotsman Ambrose) Hamilton built a log house on the north end, fathered 12 children and became grandfather to 71. Hamiltons built and made famous the ...             Evolution's Captain : The Dark Fate of the Man Who Sailed Charles Darwin Around the World12 reviews Peter Nichols Amazon Remainders Account, 2003 The lives of Robert FitzRoy Robert FitzRoy was a brilliant, fascinating and complex man. While this book focusses primarily on his role as the Captain of 'HMS Beagle' during two voyages (the second included Charles Darwin), it includes other aspects of his career and life. Mr Nichols presents the facts - especially those related to the voyages of HMS Beagle - well. While acknowledging the later differences between ...             The Boy Who Sailed With Columbus1 review Richard Seaver Little Brown & Co (Juv), 1992 Amazing This book should be read by anyone, young or old, I first read it when I was 6 and enjoy it just as much today. A must-have for any book fan.             Titanic: Fortune and Fate : Letters, Mementos, and Personal Effects from Those Who Sailed on the Lost Ship7 reviews The Mariners' Museum Simon & Schuster, 1998 Titanic Fortune and Fate This book must adorn your bookshelf if you are a serious Titanic fan. The book contains everything from a complete passenger list, tantilizing facts and amazing pictures of artifacts that will make any "Titanic-maniac" feel like they're owning the real thing! As you read the book, you can't help but feel as though you've been transported back to 1912 and feel a part of history... This book is ...             The House That Sailed Away2 reviews Pat Hutchins The Bodley Head, 1976 Adventure on the High Seas It had rained every day since Grandma had come to visit Mother, Father, Morgan, the baby and Tailcat. Then, while they were all huddled indoors, something that positively doesn't happen every day did happen: the house began to shudder and rock. 'Good heavens!'shrieked Grandma, as her chair rolled across the room. 'We're floating down Willow Road!' And so they were. The adventure includes ...             The stone sloops of Chebegue and the men who sailed them ;: Also some Chebegue miscellany1 review Zarah William Hauk [s.n.], 1949 Maine Granite and the Stone Sloops That Moved It I haven't seen this book, but am sorry to see it is unavailable. Yesterday I toured the museum at Chebeague Island and saw some of the history of these stone sloops. It would be well worth finding out more. Here's what I've found so far: "(Scotsman Ambrose) Hamilton built a log house on the north end, fathered 12 children and became grandfather to 71. Hamiltons built and made famous the ...             Splendor sailed the Sound: The New Haven Railroad and the Fall River Line1 review George H Foster Mid-State Associates, 1989 Thoroughly Interesting Work I have several thousand books in my collection and this one is among my favorites. Whether your interest is in steamships, railroad history, New England or New York history or in beautiful photography, this book will have many wonderful things to interest you. It must have been so much fun to research and write. It's filled with fascinating information, great photos, and illustrations of every ...             They sailed into oblivion1 review A. A Hoehling T. Yoseloff, 1959 A forgotten gem for lovers of sea stories I find it intriguing that some of the 20 stories (all true ones) in this 1959 volume debuted in men's magazines of that era, since I'm decidedly female and I've always been fascinated by disasters at sea. But in 1959 I was all of seven years old, and I'm well aware that times have changed since then - so much so that women now captain ships. To which I can only say, "At last!" A.A. Hoehling's ...             What Life Was Like When Longships Sailed: Vikings Ad 800-1100 (What Life Was Like)6 reviews Time-Life Books, 1998 Where does it say that this is supposed to be for younger readers? I've scanned the entire page for this book here at Amazon.com and looked on the inside cover of the book itself when I borrowed it from the library to read. Nowhere can I find an indication that this book is directed at young readers. Therefore I must take issue with other user reviews for this book that criticize it for being inappropriate for teens. It wasn't INTENDED for teens; should it be ...             Don't Call Me Rosie: The Women Who Welded the Lsts and the Men Who Sailed on Them2 reviews Kathleen Thomas Thomas/Wright, 2004 "Don't Call Me Rosie" is a very inspiring book! "Don't Call Me Rosie" is very inspiring! These women and men are terrific role models and proud Americans. I gained a greater appreciation of my father's war experience after reading this book. Everyday people who made a difference!             They Sailed the Skies: U.S. Navy Balloons And the Airship Program2 reviews J. Gordon Vaeth US Naval Institute Press, 2005 The Semi-Official Complete Story The Navy has a need for very slow speed aircraft with the ability to stay over the fleet, protecting it from submarines and providing the ability to see much further than from the top of the mast. The first reauirement was issued by Admiral 'Jackie' Fisher of Britain's Royal Navy. He got the airship he wanted in 18 days. The United States Navy followed these developments closely and soon ordered ...             1434: The Year a Magnificent Chinese Fleet Sailed to Italy and Ignited the Renaissance31 reviews Menzies, Gavin Blackstone Audiobooks, Inc., 2008 Great book A great book. But it was not well folded by its first owner, all leaning on one side.             Evolution's Captain: The Tragic Fate of Robert FitzRoy, the Man Who Sailed Charles Darwin Around the World1 review Peter Nichols Profile Books Ltd, 2003 Very readable - but needs a decent map!! The story of Robert FitzRoy who took Darwin around the world. FitzRoy's life is shown as tragedy, from his early attempt to "civilise" the natives of Tierra del Fuega to his realisation that having facilitated Darwin produced the massive attack by Science on his own fundamentalist beliefs. Written not by a historian with an understanding of the sea but by a yachtsman with a sound grasp of the ...             The sea eagles, a story of the American Navy during the Revolution; of the men who fought and the ships they ...1 review John Jennings The Sea Eagles Here is a thundering epic of the sea -- a saga of stout hearts and gallant ships -- immortalizing the daring men who won American freedom at sea, and the women who inspired them. By the author of THE SALEM FRIGATE.             The Pirate Hunter8 reviews Jennifer Ashley Leisure Books, 2004 sensual and intriguing pirate tale.... this is my first Jennifer Ashley. I'm usually disappointed with most pirate romances-most being heavy on sex scenes but not much story. I'm happy to say this book was HIGHLY sensual but had a great storyline as well. Those who like their romances with adventuresome women, alpha males, and a hero/heroine who are older (no blushing school room miss here) then I highly recommend this book . It's ...             If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 16207 reviews Ann McGovern Demco Media, 1993 This book is hard to put down! I got "If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620" for our Thanksgiving unit based on several glowing recommendations. I was not disappointed. Both my 5 yo and I had a hard stopping once we got started. I learned things about the Pilgrims I'd never known. And, the content is fascinating for children. It covered such curious topics as Did they bathe on the Mayflower?, What did they eat?, How were ...             I Sailed with Columbus2 reviews Miriam Schlein The Trumpet Club, 1992 an interesting read for young people This book is a work of fiction purporting to be the diary of a ship's boy who sailed with Christopher Columbus to the New World. It is interesting and rich with details about life on board the ships and the character of "The Great Navigator".             The Boy Who Sailed Around the World Alone2 reviews Robin Lee Graham Goldencraft, 1973 Will Inspire your child to follow his dreams I was given this book as a child in the middle 70's, it started a love affair with the ocean and sailing that has lasted my lifetime. It gave me a hero of someone who didn't get caught up in negative teenage delinquency but instead pushed himself to do somethng no one thought possible. See also National Geographic articles on "Dove" as well as the adult version Dove about this young man. ...              search for books 800-1100, american, balloons, captain, charles, chebeague, chebegue, columbus, effects, evolution, fitzroy, fortune, grandfather, ignited, letters, longships, magellan, magnificent, mayflower, mementos, miscellany, oblivion, personal, program, railroad, renaissance, revolution, splendor, titanic, vikings books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: Train to Trieste. Domnica Radulescu leave a comment home  impressum - about us