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Alan Villiers

    September 23, 1903 – March 3, 1982

    Alan Villiers was an Australian renowned for his voyages aboard sailing ships. He found particular appeal in the excitement and inherent dangers of smaller sailing vessels, preferring them to the comfort and safety of modern vessels. His writings vividly capture the maritime experience, often highlighting the dramatic moments and daily realities of life at sea.

    Captain James Cook
    Best of Sail
    Modelling Ships in Bottles
    Cruise of the Conrad
    Captain Cook
    Captain Cook. The Seamen's Seaman
    • Captain Cook. The Seamen's Seaman

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The most important explorer of his day, Captain James Cook's coat of arms carries the motto: He left nothing unattempted.

      Captain Cook. The Seamen's Seaman
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    • Cruise of the Conrad

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Offering a vivid account of life aboard a tall ship, this reissue of a classic showcases the author's extensive experience and expertise in maritime adventures. Enhanced with illustrations and 16 black-and-white photographs, it provides a unique glimpse into the challenges and triumphs faced at sea. Additionally, a newly added biography of the author enriches the reader's understanding of the narrative's context and the author's journey.

      Cruise of the Conrad
    • Modelling Ships in Bottles

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      A clear, complete step-by-step guide to making small model ships to fit in a bottle. 30 photographs, 23 diagrams. The secrets of the traditional craft of the mariner.

      Modelling Ships in Bottles
    • Dieses Buch beschreibt die großen Schiffe, die bis in die 1930er Jahre im Handel verwendet wurden. Der Autor erläutert die technischen Aspekte des Segelns. Das Buch ist mit vierzig Karten, Diagrammen und Grafiken sowie achtzig vom Autor aufgenommenen Fotografien illustriert.

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