Song of the Sirens by Ernest K. Gann (English) Paperback Book

Description: Song of the Sirens by Ernest K. Gann Song of the Sirens is Ernest K. Ganns story of the ships he has sailed and owned; of his years as master of a commercial fishing vessel, of ocean crossings and of storms and emergencies encountered at sea. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Song of the Sirens is rich in detail, colorful characters, and poignant insights. It is the story of one mans love affair with the old boats he has owned or chartered. Focusing on his favorites (his 17 sirens), the book explores the fascination man has with the sea and attempts to explain the allure of the vessels he has designed to sail upon her. Like the sirens of Greek mythology who, with enchanting songs, lured by sailors to dash their ships against hidden rocks, Ganns ships are seductresses, tempting and urging him on until he plunges forward into their purchase, unmindful of the dangers that lie ahead. And dangers there are aplenty. Author Biography Ernest K. Gann was a sailor, a professional airline pilot, and above all, a writer. Besides Song of the Sirens, his most famous books are Fate is the Hunter, The High and the Mighty, Island in the Sky and In the Company of Eagles. Charles J. Doane, editor of SAIL Magazine, has provided a new introduction for this edition. Table of Contents I. In HarborII. The Albatros: A middle-aged maid of fading beauty and questionable VirtueIII. In HarborIV. The Albatros arrives on the scene of past affairsV. In HarborVI. The Albatros rejuvenated for high societyVII. In HarborVIII. The Albatros: Her days of oceanic butterflies and ravensIX. On HarborX. The Albatros: The chain of possession and tragedyEpilogueIn Harbor Review ...rich in detail, colorful characters, and poignant insights * Good Old Boat *Song of the Sirens is a classic. * Newsweek *In this reprint of the original 1968 publication, author Gann recounts his seventeen most beloved sea vessels, from his years as master of a commercial fishing vessel on the Pacific coast to a boat hardly more than a raft with patchwork sails. Part travelogue and part adventure tale, this descriptive memoir is filled with poetic words about sailing on the high seas by a writer perhaps better known for his works about flying, including Fate Is the Hunter, but would be widely enjoyed by those interested in stories of sailing. * Reference and Research Book News * Long Description Song of the Sirens steps aboard seventeen of Ganns most beloved vessels, from the beautiful brigantine ALBATROS, to the incredible BUTTERFLY? hardly more than a raft with patchwork sails. Each one has its own fascinating stories, containing many colorful characters, and Ganns storytelling reveals a singular love affair with each boat. Filled with moments of both high drama and reflective calm, Ganns ode to his seventeen sirens reveals the true romantic within every sailor. "Song of the Sirens is a classic."?Newsweek Review Text In this reprint of the original 1968 publication, author Gann recounts his seventeen most beloved sea vessels, from his years as master of a commercial fishing vessel on the Pacific coast to a boat hardly more than a raft with patchwork sails. Part travelogue and part adventure tale, this descriptive memoir is filled with poetic words about sailing on the high seas by a writer perhaps better known for his works about flying, including Fate Is the Hunter, but would be widely enjoyed by those interested in stories of sailing. Review Quote Song of the Sirens is a classic. Details ISBN1574092545 Author Ernest K. Gann Language English ISBN-10 1574092545 ISBN-13 9781574092547 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2007 Imprint Sheridan House Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations Short Title SONG OF THE SIRENS Place of Publication Lanham DOI 10.1604/9781574092547 UK Release Date 2007-09-18 NZ Release Date 2007-09-18 US Release Date 2007-09-18 Pages 336 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Publication Date 2007-09-18 DEWEY 910.45 Audience General AU Release Date 2007-09-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:11185659;

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