Books of Ocean travel
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Homeward Bound, Or, the Chase: A Tale of the Sea
By James Fenimore CooperExcerpt: ... and stood on the spot that was clear of bushes.
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Ocean Passages & Landfalls: Cruising Routes of the World
By Andy O'Grady, Rod HeikellThese sections are illustrated by the author's colour photographs, many of which have been taken during the production of this new edition and sent in from far-flung parts of the oceans; Rod Heikell in the South Pacific and the Torres ...
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The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
By Lauren TarshisIncludes an excerpt from I survived the shark attacks of 1916.
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Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation
By Steven B. SternUpdated annually, this guide lists descriptive information for all major cruise ships, including each vessel's size, price range, and amenities as well as actual activity programs and dining menus.
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The Seventh Deadly Cruise
By Craig SchultzPraise for The Seventh Deadly Cruise "Intrigue, mystery, romance, murder and life counsel on the high seas make this book a great read for anyone intrigued by the idea of cruising on a ship or through life.
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When the Ship Hits the Fan: Rip Roaring Tales from a Life at Sea
By Rob AndersonRob Anderson was a magnet for trouble long before he went to sea at 15.
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The Last Grain Race
By Eric NewbyThe Last Grain Race is Eric Newby's spell-binding account of this time spent on the Moshulu's last voyage in the Australian grain trade. A classic tale from one of the world's best-loved travel writers.