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In Search of Islands: A Life of Conor O'Brien

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  • 126 pages
  • 5 hours of reading

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The biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Conor O'Brien, showcasing his diverse talents as a sailor, mountaineer, and writer. It highlights his historic 1925 circumnavigation of the globe in a small yacht and his mountain climbing adventures with notable figures like Mallory and Young. O'Brien's involvement in the Irish nationalist movement, including shipping arms with Erskine Childers, is also detailed, along with his success as a bestselling author. His own drawings and letters enrich this compelling narrative.

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In Search of Islands: A Life of Conor O'Brien, Judith Hill

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2009
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