Seul, à travers l'Atlantique by Alain Gerbault
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"Seul, à travers l'Atlantique" by Alain Gerbault is an adventurous memoir written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the author's daring solo journey across the Atlantic Ocean on his small yacht, the Firecrest, as he recounts the challenges of sailing, battling storms, and reflecting on his love for the sea and adventure. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Gerbault's extraordinary voyage as he finds himself safely
in New York after enduring a treacherous crossing filled with tempests and struggles for survival. He reflects on his experiences during the recent storms that tested his resolve and the skills he developed as a sailor, recalling vivid entries from his logbook that detail the harrowing conditions he faced and his determination to keep his boat afloat. As he reminisces about his childhood dream of sailing and the series of events that led him to pursue this fantastical journey, readers are drawn into his profound passion for the maritime life and his unwavering spirit of exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gerbault, Alain, 1893-1941 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 25002157 |
| Title | Seul, à travers l'Atlantique |
| Credits |
Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Subject | Firecrest (Yacht) |
| Subject | Sailboats |
| Subject | Atlantic Ocean |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61793 |
| Release Date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 367 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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