Download or read book My Secret Boat written by Michael Burkard and published by W W Norton & Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1991-08 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written as a notebook, My Secret Boat is a collage of stories, poems, dreams, and sketches. Among Burkard's subjects are childhood, the sea, family, alcoholism, love. We follow the narrator on a journey as he explores the images, characters, and incidents from his past. Identities merge and even become contrary.
Download or read book The Boys in the Boat Movie Tie In written by Daniel James Brown and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspiration for the Major Motion Picture Directed by George Clooney—exclusively in theaters December 25, 2023! The #1 New York Times bestselling true story about the American rowing triumph of the 1936 Olympics in Berlin—from the author of Facing the Mountain For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant. It was an unlikely quest from the start. With a team composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew team was never expected to defeat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did, going on to shock the world by defeating the German team rowing for Adolf Hitler. The emotional heart of the tale lies with Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not only to regain his shattered self-regard but also to find a real place for himself in the world. Drawing on the boys’ own journals and vivid memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, Brown has created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young man’s personal quest.
Download or read book Secret Boat written by Patricia St. John and published by . This book was released on 1991-11-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Shantyboat written by Harlan Hubbard and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 1977-01-01 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shantyboat is the story of a leisurely journey down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to New Orleans. For most people such a journey is the stuff that dreams are made of, but for Harlan and Anna Hubbard, it became a cherished reality. In their small river craft, the Hubbards became one with the flowing river and its changing weathers. This book mirrors a life that is simple and independent, strenuous at times, but joyous, with leisure for painting and music, for observation and contemplation.
Download or read book Q ships Versus U boats written by Kenneth M. Beyer and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Described as the most self-destructive operation undertaken by the U.S. Navy in World War II, the project had very limited success. The only surviving officer of a Q-ship to chronicle details of the project, Kenneth Beyer draws on his personal experiences as well as information uncovered during years of research in U.S., British, and German records and interviews with participants on both sides.
Download or read book The River Motor Boat Boys on the Amazon Or The Secret of Cloud Island written by Harry Gordon and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-28 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harry Gordon's 'The River Motor Boat Boys on the Amazon; Or, The Secret of Cloud Island' is a thrilling adventure novel that follows the journey of a group of young boys as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Amazon River. Written in the style of classic adventure literature, Gordon captures the essence of exploration and discovery, with vivid descriptions of the natural landscape and exciting encounters with unknown dangers. The novel is a tribute to the spirit of adventure and the unbreakable bond of friendship that propels the young protagonists through their perilous journey. Set against the backdrop of the Amazon rainforest, Gordon's prose transports readers to a world of excitement and mystery, making it a captivating read for lovers of adventure stories. Harry Gordon, a renowned author of children's adventure books, draws upon his own experiences exploring remote regions to craft a tale that combines elements of suspense, bravery, and the wonders of nature. His passion for storytelling shines through in the captivating narrative and well-developed characters that populate the pages of this unforgettable novel. 'The River Motor Boat Boys on the Amazon; Or, The Secret of Cloud Island' is a must-read for anyone seeking an immersive and thrilling literary adventure that will leave readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
Download or read book Hirschfeld written by Geoffrey Brooks and published by Frontline Books. This book was released on 2011-11-11 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whilst there have been many memoirs written by U-boat commanders of the Second World War, a book such as this, based upon the diaries of a senior Petty Officer telegraphist, written in 'real time' is something very special. Wolfgang Hirschfeld, whose diaries Geoffrey Brooks has translated is a born story teller. The principal chapters describe his experiences during six war patrols in U-109, in which he served as the senior telegraphist. His is a tale which covers the whole kaleidescope of emotions shared by men at war—a story of immense courage and fortitude, of remarkable comradeship born of the dangers, frustrations and privations shared and of transitory moments of triumph. Throughout runs a vein of humour, without which resistance to stress would have been virtually impossible. We get to know one of Germany's great U-boat aces, 'Ajax' Bleichrodt, holder of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and, in a special biographical appendix, learn how he finally cracked under the strain. The role of Admiral Karl Donitz, the dynamic commander of the U-boat service, so fascinatingly described by Hirschfeld, is of special interest—not least because even this dedicated Nazi had clearly realized by September, 1942, that the war was fast being lost. In 1944 Hirschfeld was promoted Warrant Officer and found himself on a large, schnorkel-equipped boat (U-234) heading for Japan with a load of high technology equipment and, in addition, a quantity of uranium ore. The possible significance of that uranium has been deeply researched by Geoffrey Brooks and is discussed in a second appendix.
Download or read book The Motor Boat written by and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 910 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Motor Boat written by Francis P. Prial and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Secrets of the West Coast Private Boat Pros Book One written by and published by Archer SuperBars. This book was released on with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Payne Hollow Journal written by Harlan Hubbard and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2014-07-11 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlan Hubbard was Kentucky's Thoreau, and his journals are intimate records of a life lived in harmony with nature. For more than fifty years the artist, writer, and homesteader described daily activities and recorded keen observations as he sought to live simply and authentically. The third and climactic volume of his journals, Payne Hollow Journal, contains entries from the years he and his wife, Anna, lived at their Payne Hollow home along the Ohio River's Kentucky shore. There they mastered the arts of country life, building their own stone and timber house in 1952 and raising their own food. To live with nature was not a novel experience for the couple; earlier they had floated down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to New Orleans on their homemade shantyboat. Hubbard described this journey in Shantyboat Journal, the basis for his Shantyboat and Shantyboat on the Bayous. By turns poetic and practical, Payne Hollow Journal celebrates nature's intense beauty and sometimes harsh realities as perhaps only an artist can see them. Here Hubbard reveals how dedication to work that provides sustenance -- gardening, wood chopping, fishing, foraging, and raising goats-can also be fulfilling. Don Wallis's arrangement of the Payne Hollow entries reflects the seasonal changes in Hubbard and his life as well as in the natural world around him. At the beginning of this volume Hubbard writes, "When we are away from Payne Hollow, that place does not seem real or possible.... It is hard to explain our situation, to give reasons for our living this way to people who have no understanding or sympathy." A visit to the Hubbards' home through Payne Hollow Journal is ample explanation for anyone who has yearned to lead a life of simplicity and purpose.
Download or read book Secrets of the West Coast Private Boat Pros Book Two written by and published by Archer SuperBars. This book was released on with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Boat House Secret written by Debra Burroughs and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-10 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times bestselling author Debra Burroughs comes another captivating mystery in the Jenessa Jones Mystery series. Torn between her old boyfriend and her new love, tenacious young reporter Jenessa Jones becomes embroiled in another juicy story when she is pulled into an old case involving sex, lies, and murder. Her editor is hungry for a salacious story that will help save the newspaper, but someone doesn't want her poking around and he's willing to kill her to kill the story. Can Jenessa uncover the truth without losing her life?
Download or read book Mysterious Boat written by Alexander Butziger and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-11-24 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new Kevin Traynor novel: THE MYSTERY OF THE MYSTERIOUS BOAT Death from the fog? For decades, a ghostly boat has been haunting an old house in Malibu. Where others have failed, Kevin Traynor takes charge. A sneaky star, an altruistic activist, a strange scientist - is one of them conjuring up the ghosts? From Venice and South Central to the Hollywood Hills runs the chase: Who is the cat, who the mouse? Fire, arrows, gunshot, and predators from another dimension: Wherever they go, Traynor and his friends are threatened by sinister stalkers. Finally, Traynor has to face the ghouls himself - and Traynor and company are on the menu! Plus a bonus story: THE SECRET OF THE LOST TRIBE Swallowed by the wilderness... Who in the world were the Anasazi? And whatever became of them? Kevin Traynor is bound to find out. Just follow the ghost riders through the badlands of New Mexico... Kevin Traynor. With the right to be politically incorrect.
Download or read book The Little Blue Boat and the Secret of the Broads written by Phil Johnson and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2013-03-20 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Blue Boat and the Secret of the Broads takes readers on an exciting journey in a race against time, through one of Britain’s most magical waterways. A boat owner makes a final voyage from Essex to the Broads to give his small yacht to his grandchildren, but he’s taken ill and the boat is left adrift at sea with just a small bear on board. The bear and boat have to make their way through the Norfolk waterways to find the children before they’re seized by the authorities, or worse, stolen by the infamous Pincher Pete. Helped by the mysterious Marsh Man and numerous local birds and animals, the story unfolds and reveals the hidden secret of the Broads. This reassuring, life-affirming adventure offers the reader an understanding of our waterways, and some of the wildlife that lives on, above, beside and beneath our rivers and lakes. It will inspire children and parents to do their own exploring and also learn about water safety and our fragile environment. The book includes a map showing where the action takes place so that readers can visit many of the locations. The beautiful illustrations show some of the birds and animals that readers may see on a visit to the Broads and other British wetlands. The tale, which has echoes of Swallows and Amazons and The Wind in the Willows, will appeal to children aged 6-11 years who enjoy adventure stories. It is a book that parents, grandparents and teachers, who want children to enjoy and learn about the great outdoors and understand the environment, have been waiting for.
Download or read book Ship of Secrets written by Franklin W. Dixon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While on a cruise with their family, Frank and Joe investigate the theft of former pop idol Izzy's pocket watch.
