The Cruise Of The Widgeon: 700 Miles In A Ten-Ton Yawl, From Swanage To Hamburg (1876)

By Charles E. Robinson

Book Overview

""The Cruise of the Widgeon"" is a travelogue written by Charles E. Robinson, originally published in 1876. The book chronicles Robinson's journey aboard his ten-ton yawl, the Widgeon, as he sails from Swanage, England to Hamburg, Germany. Along the way, Robinson describes the various ports he visits, the people he meets, and the challenges he faces as he navigates the waters of the English Channel and the North Sea. The book provides a vivid account of a bygone era of sailing and offers a glimpse into the life of a sailor in the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or travel writing.Through The Dutch Canals And The Zuyder Zee, German Ocean, And River Elbe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167048121
• ISBN13: 9781167048128
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"