Wet Behind the Ears

By Peter Taylor

Many adolescent boys dream of running away to sea, but Peter Taylor is one of the few who actually did it. With some fast-talking and fictitious references, sixteen-year old Peter found a position... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1869504003
• ISBN13: 9781869504007
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: HarperCollinsPublishers PTY Limited
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 1.0" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Good Stuff!

This book was recomended to me by the Harbour Master in Raratonga, and as a former "Old Salt" myself - I loved it. Peter's easy told tale tells of conning his way onto his first ship and the new life he finds whilst sailing the Oggin. As the voyages unfold, a generous cast of characters help transform the wee Kiwi lad into a seasoned seaman. I didn't know any of his shipmates, but I knew many like them. Most are gone now - like the ships they sailed, but they live on in Peter's fine memoir - "Well done that man!"