ISBN: 9780071440288

The Life of Sailing's Best-Known Storyteller is the Most Incredible Tristan Jones Story of All No one really knew Tristan Jones. He was larger than life, perhaps the most successful saili… More...

The Life of Sailing's Best-Known Storyteller is the Most Incredible Tristan Jones Story of All No one really knew Tristan Jones. He was larger than life, perhaps the most successful sailing writer of the twentieth century, and by his own account the greatest sailor. But he was not who he said he was. He told us what he wanted us to believe, and he told the tales so well that we either believed or suspended disbelief. As Anthony Dalton reveals in this uncompromising yet admiring biography, the real Tristan Jones was both a lesser and a greater man than his invention. Self-educated, self-taught, enormously creative, he was himself his most creative act. "A thoroughly researched and absorbing account of Tristan Jones's lives--the one he created for himself, and the one he actually lived. This is a necessary book for anyone who has read Tristan Jones's stories with enjoyment or suspicion, or both."--Derek Lundy, author, "Godforsaken Sea" and "The Way of a Ship" "I was enchanted from start to finish by Anthony Dalton's biography, in which he proves that Tristan Jones's most brilliant creation was his own fascinating life story."--John Rousmaniere, author, "After the Storm"; "Fastnet, Force 10"; and "The Annapolis Book of Seamanship" "[An] arresting study. . . . Dalton achieves stark poignancy. . . . Jones's story as related here should appeal to all those who love adventure, as well as to those who enjoy analyzing the wreckage of damaged, enigmatic and fascinating personalities."--"Publishers Weekly" Anthony Dalton has been a professional expedition leader and adventure guide. A Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and Fellow of the Explorers Club, his articles have been published in "Classic Boat, MotorBoats Monthly, Ocean Navigator, SAIL, Sailing, Sea," and "Yachting." Media > Book, [PU: McGraw Hill]<

ISBN: 0071440283

[SR: 1381670], Paperback, [EAN: 9780071440288], International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, Book, [PU: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Pre… More...

[SR: 1381670], Paperback, [EAN: 9780071440288], International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, Book, [PU: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press], International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, "This is a necessary book for anyone who has read Tristan Jones's stories with enjoyment or suspicion, or both." --Derek Lundy, author of Godforsaken Sea "I was enchanted from start to finish by Anthony Dalton's biography." --John Rousmaniere, author of After the Storm Tristan Jones boasted a worldwide following for his memoirs of extraordinary adventures from the Arctic to the Dead Sea. But, as Wayward Sailor proves, Jones was a fascinating invention of his own imagination. Wayward Sailor is a voyage into the soul of a mysterious adventurer., 300961, Travelers & Explorers, 2, Biographies & Memoirs, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 12051, Travel, 12015, Writing, 5267707011, Writing, Research & Publishing Guides, 21, Reference, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 2446, Biographies, 2447, Baseball, 2448, Basketball, 9681293011, Boxing, Wrestling & MMA, 2449, Football, 281388, Golf, 1043966, Hockey, 2451, Soccer, 26, Sports & Outdoors, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 16649, Boating, 16645, Water Sports, 26, Sports & Outdoors, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 16659, Sailing, 290125, Excursion Guides, 290126, Instructional, 16662, Narratives, 16665, Navigation, 16645, Water Sports, 26, Sports & Outdoors, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 16959, Wales, 16946, Great Britain, 16917, Europe, 27, Travel, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books<

2004, ISBN: 0071440283

[SR: 536766], Paperback, [EAN: 9780071440288], McGraw-Hill Professional, McGraw-Hill Professional, Book, [PU: McGraw-Hill Professional], 2004-07-01, McGraw-Hill Professional, 268084, Spor… More...

[SR: 536766], Paperback, [EAN: 9780071440288], McGraw-Hill Professional, McGraw-Hill Professional, Book, [PU: McGraw-Hill Professional], 2004-07-01, McGraw-Hill Professional, 268084, Sport, 268085, American Football, 759178, Athletics, 268087, Basketball, 759168, Boxing, 268088, Cricket, 268089, Football, 759176, Formula One & Other Motor Racing, 759172, Golf, 759184, Horse Racing, 759182, Martial Arts, 759170, Rugby, 759180, Swimming, 759174, Tennis, 67, Biography, 1025612, Subjects, 266239, Books, 279465, Sailing, 279459, Boating, 279458, Water Sports, 55, Sports, Hobbies & Games, 1025612, Subjects, 266239, Books, 279915, Travel Writing, 83, Travel & Holiday, 1025612, Subjects, 266239, Books<

ISBN: 9780071440288

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affe… More...

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, that’ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press<

ISBN: 9780071440288

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. Paperback. VERY GOOD. Light rubbing wear to cover, spine and page edges. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text.… More...

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. Paperback. VERY GOOD. Light rubbing wear to cover, spine and page edges. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. Possible clean ex-library copy, with their stickers and or stamp(s)., International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press<