8 Men and a Duck: An Improbable Voyage by Reed Boat to Easter Island

Auteurs

• Nick Thorpe

Paramètres

• Pages: 256 pages
• Temps de lecture: 9 heures

• Autobiographies et mémoires
• Biographies et réflexions
• Cartes et voyages
• Nonfiction
• Tourisme / Voyage

En savoir plus sur le livre

Set against the backdrop of a perilous Pacific voyage, the narrative follows Nick Thorpe and his eclectic crew as they attempt to sail 2,500 miles from northern Chile to Easter Island on a reed boat named "Viracocha." Captain Phil Buck's mission intertwines adventure with a nod to historical migration theories. The journey unfolds with humorous mishaps, including a naval rescue alert and the challenges of a leaking hull, showcasing themes of camaraderie and the unpredictable nature of adventure amidst fierce conditions.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2003
• Reliure: (souple)