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This book begins with a group of onlookers observing the maiden voyage of an enormous dry dock. It sets off slowly, towed by a tugboat, only for a young American man to realize he has missed his own departure to join the crew. An adventurous spirit and a chase across the water later, and he is aboard the dock. During his voyage to Argentina, he encounters a mix of characters and some unsettling experiences on this unusual seafaring vessel. On the journey, themes of camaraderie, hardship, and the challenges of life at sea are explored, throwing into sharp relief the complexities of the human spirit and man's eternal quest for adventure. This book is a fascinating story of a daring maritime voyage and a thought-provoking exploration of ourselves. Its insights combine with an engaging narrative to provide a truly poignant experience for the reader.
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Thomas Sigismund Stribling (March 4, 1881 – July 8, 1965) was an American writer and lawyer who published under the name T.S. Stribling. He won the Pulitzer Prize for the Novel in 1933 for his novel The Store.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book begins with a group of onlookers observing the maiden voyage of an enormous dry dock. It sets off slowly, towed by a tugboat, only for a young American man to realize he has missed his own departure to join the crew. An adventurous spirit and a chase across the water later, and he is aboard the dock. During his voyage to Argentina, he encounters a mix of characters and some unsettling experiences on this unusual seafaring vessel. On the journey, themes of camaraderie, hardship, and the challenges of life at sea are explored, throwing into sharp relief the complexities of the human spirit and man's eternal quest for adventure. This book is a fascinating story of a daring maritime voyage and a thought-provoking exploration of ourselves. Its insights combine with an engaging narrative to provide a truly poignant experience for the reader. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330683668_0
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