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Three Sheets in the Wind

A witty take on sailing from the legendary cartoonist
Series: Norman Thelwell
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Three Sheets in the Wind by Norman Thelwell is a delightful humorous exploration of the world of sailing. With his characteristic wit and charm, Thelwell captures the quirks and comical misadventures of amateur sailors. His engaging illustrations add an extra layer of humour to the narrative, making it a joyful read for sailing enthusiasts and fans of light-hearted storytelling alike.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you have a penchant for sailing and appreciate a good laugh, as it offers a humorous take on the ups and downs of life on the water. With Norman Thelwell's distinctive and witty illustrations, this book is perfect for those who enjoy a light-hearted look at sailing mishaps and adventures.

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Three Sheets in the Wind brings together a glorious collection of Thelwell'ssailing cartoons.Arriving on a summer weekend at any stretch of water without one's own craftbehind the car or swaying proudly at its moorings is like attending a dance witha broken leg - not to mention the damage to one's social status. This is ahumorous manual of instruction for sailors anywhere.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749029272

Publisher: Allison & Busby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Allison & Busby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Norman Thelwell contributed more than 1,600 cartoons to Punch magazine, theSunday Express and Tatler. Thelwell's cartoons remain a popular and wry lookat British life. He was particularly well-known for his cartoons on horse riding,fishing, sailing, motoring and country pursuits and was one of the foundermembers of the British Cartoonists' Association.

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