Bold Sea Stories - by Marlin Bree (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"In Bold Sea Stories, award-winning journalist Marlin Bree writes about the legends and lore of the world's wickedest waters, from the North Atlantic to the South Pacific, as well as upon (and in the dark depths) of the world's biggest inland sea, Lake Superior. With a mariner's insight and delight, he tells 21 rousing true-life tales of notorious storms, shipwrecks, and doomed crews fighting incredible challenges and undergoing transformative inspirational beauty. The nautical nonfiction tales are told with a master mariner's insight and with an emphasis on a quick pace, full-bodied tales with dramatic narrative, strong characters and (usually) an inspired conclusion. Imagine sailing into a storm at sea in a 10-foot plywood boat while attempting to cross the Pacific Ocean? Or surviving 100 mile-per-hour winds alone in the open cockpit of a small sailboat as the storm of the century hits? Or the old man who launches his rickety, open boat to search for a lost friend as a horrific ice storm descends. In his home-built boat, the author has sailed in the wake of shipwrecks; on a dive boat, he was with shipwreck hunters to check out the sighting of a lost vessel, a "ghost ship." He has interviewed brave captains, waterfront people, divers, and maritime experts. Nautical terms are explained in a context so that even a non-boating enthusiast can understand the action and appreciate what's happening. The 21 stories are adventures full of heroic courage, inspired ingenuity and remarkable determination. They resonate in the mind and the heart---and live on viscerally"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Who doesn't love a good sea story? Award-winning newspaperman Marlin Bree crafts his true tales about the legends and the lore of the world's wickedest waters, from the North Atlantic to the South Pacific, as well as upon (and in the dark depths) of the world's biggest inland ocean, Lake Superior. Here are 21 rousing stories of notorious storms, shipwrecks and courageous crews fighting incredible challenges -- and usually winning. This is nonfiction at its award-winning best: full-bodied tales crafted with a quick pace, a bold narrative, and an inspiring conclusion, as well as, now and then, no dry eyes. All stories are true, with real people, real boats, real events. They resonate in your heart.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"It is a fascinating read, well-researched and written with gripping true stories....You think you have read about the worst storm until you come to the next story." --Katherine Stone, <i>Canadian Yachting</i><br><br>"Brave and true. Award-winning journalist Marlin Bree brings a mariner's insight to 21 stories that will keep you turning pages. The stories are written in Bree's style, which means you can't put down the story until it's finished. All...capture the drama and inspiration of dealing with challenges on the water. Each of these excellent stories can be read in under an hour." --Dave Osmolski, <i>The Ensign</i><br><br>"The dangerous, fascinating world of long distance, single handed yacht racing is full of remarkable characters and daring feats, making it an especially intriguing setting for a high-seas whodunit. Marlin Bree knows this area well, and his well-crafted tale of mystery and adventure makes for gripping reading."--Herb McCormick, Cruising World, about<i> Dead on the Wind</i><br><br>"Wicked Waters. New from nautical author Marlin Bree is <i>Bold Sea Stories</i>, which contains 21 true-life accounts of storms, shipwrecks and other high-seas adventures from waters around the globe. The stories provide an adrenaline surge while being an inspirational look into human nature when the chips are down. Whether it's facing a storm on open Lake Superior, crossing the Pacific Ocean in a 10-foot homemade boat, or surviving 100-knot winds in a small sailboat, Bree presents the stories in a way that is easy to understand for readers with varying levels of nautical know-how." --<i>Soundings</i><br><br>"....tales of great adventure have been packaged into Bold Sea Stories. He has a knack for writing about the legends and lore of the world's wildest waters." --<i>Boating Writers International</i><br><br>"...from the North Atlantic to the South Pacific, as well as upon (and in the dark depths) of the world's biggest inland ocean, Lake Superior, the book shares 21 true-life tales of storms, shipwrecks and doomed crews fighting incredible challenges...." --<i>Duluth News Tribune</i><br><br>"Marlin's curiosity draws him into situations with people and ships few have experienced. You know you are fortunate to witness moments in time that cannot come again." --Claire Wyngaard<br><br>"You can feel the cold, sense the shape of the waves, and see the texture of the wood. Marlin has a pictorially vivid writing style. He speaks directly to you. You are there." --David Turley<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Marlin Bree</b> is the author of numerous maritime books including, <i>Bold Sea Stories</i>, <i>Wake of the Green Storm</i>, <i>In the Teeth of the Northeaster</i>, <i>Broken Seas</i>, <i>Call of the North Wind</i>. <i>Dead on the Wind</i>, and, with Gerry Spiess, the national best-seller, <i>Alone Against the Atlantic</i>
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