William F. Buckley Jr.'s account of his voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in the sailboat Sealestial, Atlantic High is a work that everywhere evidences Buckley's love for sailing and good companionship. Infused with his inimitable wit and supported by a rich fund of anecdotes and observations, Atlantic High is truly a one-of-a-kind work.
Relates the author's experiences as he traveled through the United States to discover the essence of the American identity
The Last Atlantic Liners
Rob Cowley was there at the very beginning , and Peter Davison and Merloyd Lawrence provided key pieces of advice along the way . It was a pleasure to have Amy Robbins's copyediting and Stefanie Diaz's editorial assistance at Norton .
Buckley's description of his sail across the wide Atlantic with his son and five friends.
Blending history and anecdote, geography and reminiscence, science and exposition, the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Krakatoa" tells the breathtaking saga of the magnificent Atlantic Ocean, setting it against the backdrop of ...
Presents information about the second-largest ocean including its plant life, fishing and mineral resources, use for transporting settlers and cargo, and problems with pollution.
Examines the Atlantic Ocean's role in world history over the centuries and studies the impact of the exchange of ideas, people, and goods on the world's politics, science, culture, and history.
It also looks at the threats that they face, such as global warming, overfishing and pollution. Titles in the series: The Arctic Ocean, The Atlantic Ocean.
From Welsh poet Lewis comes her memoir of how she and her husband survived the strains and joys of a prolonged sailing voyage from Cardiff to Brazil in a small boat. Photos and line drawings.