London England: Pelham Books. Hardback. First Edition. Message to previous owners signed by the author. Previous owners name to inside cover. Slight shelf wear to edges of D/J. Slightly sunned spine to D/J. The smallest person ever to have sailed the Atlantic alone, she survived two violent gales, a storm, continuous fog for two weeks, 35-foot waves, and woke up one morning to find with horror that she had just sailed between two massive icebergs! Notwithstanding all these difficulties, Clare also managed to operate complex TV cameras and equipment, the results of which formed part of a remarkable film shown in the BBC's 'World About Us series. This most dramatic account of an peic voyage by a courageous young woman will appeal to all - whether sailor or not. Illustrated. 198 pp. We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions etc.) . Very Good. Cloth. First Edition. 1977.

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Bookseller: thelondonbookworm.com (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 075629
Title: Come Hell or High Water
Author: Clare Francis
Format/Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0720709857
ISBN 13: 9780720709858
Publisher: Pelham Books
Place of Publication: London England
Date Published: 1977
Keywords: Non-Fiction Epic Voyage Sailor Atlantic Solo Autobiography
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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