The Race: An Inside Account of What It's Like to Compete in the Observer Singlehanded Transatlantic Race from Plymouth, England
by Hubbard, J. T. W
- Used
- first
- Condition
- good, fair
- ISBN 10
- 0393033139
- ISBN 13
- 9780393033137
- Seller
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Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Item Price
£20.41£15.31
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About This Item
Place_Pub: New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1986. First Edition. First Printing. good, fair. 240, illus., DJ worn and soiled: edge tears/chips. Complete subtitle: An inside account of what it's like to compete in the Observer Singlehanded Transatlantic Race from Plymouth, England, to Newport, Rhode Island. A university professor sails a boat he built by himself in a single handed transatlantic race. He tells the story with a brilliant mix of drama, wit, and insight.
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- Bookseller
- Ground Zero Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 53276
- Title
- The Race: An Inside Account of What It's Like to Compete in the Observer Singlehanded Transatlantic Race from Plymouth, England
- Author
- Hubbard, J. T. W
- Book Condition
- Used - good, fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition. First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0393033139
- ISBN 13
- 9780393033137
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Place of Publication
- Place_Pub: New York
- Date Published
- 1986
- Keywords
- Sailors, Racing, Cutter Johan Lloyd, OSTAR '84, Rhode Island Sound, Plymouth, England, St Brendan's Beacon, Boat Races
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