The Islands Time Forgot

The Islands Time Forgot
Author: Graham Morse
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2010-05-28
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1452005656

Fifty-five islands, nineteen countries, seventeen thousand miles ... and one amazing adventure. A fascinating story of four sailors who discovered the magic of the South Pacific ... and the islands time forgot After recovery from a serious illness, Graham Morse vowed to achieve his dream of sailing across the South Pacific with his wife, Janet, and reliving the adventures of his boyhood heroes, Captain Cook, Thor Heyerdahl, and Christian Fletcher. They had expected to find some of the most beautiful islands in the world, and were not disappointed. But they were surprised to find a world where life has changed very little in two hundred years, and where the people have very different values than his own society, and however poor, take pleasure in giving. But sadly it is a world on the cusp of change. Travel with them as they discover the mysteries of ancient Polynesian culture, are welcomed into the homes of humble people, meet fascinating characters, are invited to village feasts, work with black pearl farmers, and swim with seals, sharks, and whales. The voyage --which took them across the world's largest ocean --was not without its dangers, incident, and tragedy. The Islands Time Forgot is not just for sailors who yearn to make such a voyage, but for all armchair travelers who have dreamed about the South Pacific that only a sailing boat can reach.

Elliott's Island

Elliott's Island
Author: A. M. Foley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 216
Release: 1999
Genre: Elliott Island (Md.)
ISBN: 9780967294704

"Elliott's Island lies between the Nanticoke River and Fishing Bay in southern Dorchester County, Maryland ... "P. 11.

A Dutch Castaway on Ascension Island in 1725

A Dutch Castaway on Ascension Island in 1725
Author: Alex Ritsema
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2010-09-13
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1446189864

On 5 May 1725 a Dutch ship's officer, Leendert Hasenbosch, was set ashore on the desert island of Ascension in the South Atlantic Ocean, as a punishment for sodomy. He tried to survive on turtles and birds but found very little water on the barren island. He wrote a diary. He probably died after about half a year. In January 1726 British mariners found his tent, diary and other things and brought the diary to England. In 1726 a first English version of the diary of the Dutch castaway was published. Other versions followed in 1728, 1730 and 1976. Who was the castaway? The truth was disclosed by the Dutch historian Michiel Koolbergen (1953-2002), in a posthumously published book in Dutch. With the support of Michiel Koolbergen's family and publisher, this new book discloses the truth in English. This book is the second edition, with some improvements compared to the original edition of 2006. This book is illustrated with line drawings, both historic ones and by the Dutch artist Anneke de Vries.

Billy Soose - The Champion Time Forgot

Billy Soose - The Champion Time Forgot
Author: Rusty Rubin and Tom Donelson
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2005-09-23
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1463452012

Who was Billy Soose, and for that matter, who is Gene Sebastian? I would suspect that even the most knowledgeable of boxing pundits would not be able to answer the questions: So who is Billy Soose?

Founded Upon the Seas

Founded Upon the Seas
Author: Michael Craton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 532
Release: 2003
Genre:
ISBN: 9789766371173

Founded Upon the Seas: A History of the Cayman Islands and Their People is the first comprehensive history of the Cayman Islands. Researched and written by the noted Caribbean Historian, Dr Michael Craton and the Cayman Islands New History Committee, it explores in detail the social, economic, and political history of all three islands. Caymanians were once renowned as shipbuilders, turtlers, and sailors, and their life, whether on sea or land, was marked by resourcefulness and strong communal ties born of hardship and isolation. Rapid changes since the 1960s have transformed the islands into a major tourist destination and an international banking centre. Founded Upon the Seas traces how this distinct community evolved from the days of the first settlers to the era of cruise ships, land development, and international finance. Based on a wealth of information drawn from archives and libraries in the Caribbean, Europe and North America, the text is illustrated with rare maps, facsimile documents and numerous photographs.

The Island

The Island
Author: Harriet Deacon
Publisher: New Africa Books
Total Pages: 198
Release: 1996
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780864862990

Robben Island is a low-lying outcrop of rock and sand guarding the entrance to South Africa's Table Bay. Although it is just a few kilometres long and a barely swimmable distance from Cape Town, it may well be the most significant historical site in South Africa today.

Clipperton

Clipperton
Author: Jimmy M. Skaggs
Publisher: Walker & Company
Total Pages: 318
Release: 1989-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780802710901

Dog Days In The Fortunate Islands

Dog Days In The Fortunate Islands
Author: John Searancke
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2014-04-28
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783067098

Dog Days In The Fortunate Islands is an ideal read for those contemplating retirement, moving to the Canary Islands or an extended trip through Spain. The book will also appeal to any dog lovers and holidaymakers who enjoy an interesting story.