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The Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow
The Bestselling Travel Memoir - Sailing from North Wales to the Black Sea in a Mirror Dinghy
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Equipped with his cheerful optimism and a pith helmet, this Australian Odysseus in a dinghy takes you from the borders of North Wales to the Black Sea, 4,900 kilometres over salt and fresh water, under sail, at the oars, or at the end of a tow-rope, through 12 countries, 282 locks and numerous trials and adventures, including pirates.
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An epic journey, undertaken with courage, and recounted with flair and humour.
Truly hilarious books are rare. Even rarer are those based on real events. Join A.J. Mackinnon, your charming and eccentric guide, on an amazing voyage in a boat called Jack de Crow.
Equipped with his cheerful optimism and a pith helmet, this Australian Odysseus in a dinghy travels from the borders of North Wales to the Black Sea - 4,900 kilometres over salt and fresh water, under sail, at the oars, or at the end of a tow-rope - through twelve countries, 282 locks and numerous trials and adventures, including an encounter with Balkan pirates. Along the way he experiences the kindness of strangers, gets very lost, and perfects the art of slow travel.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781863951999
Publisher: Black Inc.
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 June 2008
Country: Australia
Imprint: Black Inc.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 490g
Pages: 368
About the Author
A.J. Mackinnon was born in Australia in 1963 and travelled as a boy on P&O liners between Australia and England, developing a love of slow travel. He started his teaching career in 1984 and has worked in various schools around the world, sharing his passion for English Literature, mathematics, drama, art and philosophy with countless students over the years. He now lives in the Victorian High Country of Australia, where he continues to love his teaching, his garden and various other creative projects. He is the author of the international bestseller The Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow and The Well at the World's End. His latest book is Quaint Deeds.
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