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Set against the backdrop of a perilous Pacific voyage, the narrative follows Nick Thorpe and his eclectic crew as they attempt to sail 2,500 miles from northern Chile to Easter Island on a reed boat named "Viracocha." Captain Phil Buck's mission intertwines adventure with a nod to historical migration theories. The journey unfolds with humorous mishaps, including a naval rescue alert and the challenges of a leaking hull, showcasing themes of camaraderie and the unpredictable nature of adventure amidst fierce conditions.
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8 Men and a Duck: An Improbable Voyage by Reed Boat to Easter Island, Nick Thorpe
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- 8 Men and a Duck: An Improbable Voyage by Reed Boat to Easter Island
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nick Thorpe
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780743243094
- Category
- Maps and Travel, Guides / Tourism / Travel
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of a perilous Pacific voyage, the narrative follows Nick Thorpe and his eclectic crew as they attempt to sail 2,500 miles from northern Chile to Easter Island on a reed boat named "Viracocha." Captain Phil Buck's mission intertwines adventure with a nod to historical migration theories. The journey unfolds with humorous mishaps, including a naval rescue alert and the challenges of a leaking hull, showcasing themes of camaraderie and the unpredictable nature of adventure amidst fierce conditions.