Because The Horn is There.
Smeeton, Miles
Published by Gray's Publishing Ltd, Sidney, 1970
Used
Hardcover
From
Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since September 24, 2003
This specific copy is no longer available. Here are our closest matches for Because The Horn is There. by Smeeton, Miles.
About this Item
Description:
First edition of Miles Smeeton's account of his three attempts to round Cape Horn, made with his wife Beryl. Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated. From the library of of James Stephen â Steveâ Fossett with his bookplate to the pastedown. American businessman and record-setting aviator Steve Fossett became the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in 2002 in his 10-story high balloon Spirit of Freedom. He completed the 2002 trip in 13 days, 8 hours, and 33 minutes and set records for both the Longest Distance Flown Solo in a Balloon and Fastest Balloon Flight Around the World. Fossett was also one of sailingâ s most prolific distance record holders set the Absolute World Speed Record for airships with a Zeppelin NT in 2004. He received numerous awards and honors throughout his career including aviationâ s highest award, the Gold Medal of the Fà dà ration Aà ronautique Internationale (FAI), which he was awarded in 2002. Fossett disappeared on September 3, 2007 while flying a light aircraft over the Great Basin Desert, between Nevada and California. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket from a painting by Deryck Foster. Miles and Beryl Smeeton were a remarkable couple of pioneering explorers, sailors, and mountaineers. In 1951, they bought the 46' bermudan ketch Tzu Hang on a visit to England and in 1956 departed on their first journey which would take them eastbound around Cape Horn, a voyage that at that time had very rarely been accomplished in a small boat. The boat was dismasted in an accident and repaired in Chile. A year later, they attempted the route again, and were again dismasted in approximately the same position and Tzu Hang was shipped to England for repairs. In 1968, they again attempted Cape Horn, westabout, and successfully rounded. Seller Inventory # 112684
Bibliographic Details
Title: Because The Horn is There.
Publisher: Gray's Publishing Ltd, Sidney
Publication Date: 1970
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: 1st Edition
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Because the Horn Is There
Published by
Harrap Publishers, Larousse, 1970
ISBN 10: 0245504850
ISBN 13: 9780245504853
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 50052496-20
Quantity: 1 available
Because the Horn is There
Published by
Granada Publishing 1985, 1985
Used
Softcover
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Octavo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs. Seller Inventory # xxapc172905
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Because the Horn is There
Published by
Totem, Toronto, 1978
ISBN 10: 0002166909
ISBN 13: 9780002166904
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: Wagon Tongue Books, Linden, AB, Canada
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. B/W Photographs (illustrator). First Thus. A 169 page (husband and wife) sailing tale that will take you to Yarmouth, Jaseur Bank, Cabo Virgenes, Straits of Le Maire,and Cumberland Bay. Tzu Hang was the vessel, South America was the goal. First published in 1970. Light general wear. No names, no tears. Excellent reading copy. Quote (p. 63) : " Next day Godfrey took Beryl off to collect the fresh supploes and when they got back he passed them and a bottle of champagne down from the wharf to the dinghy ` to drink when ._.'._._. ." Size: 12mo. Seller Inventory # 009302
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Because the Horn Is There
Published by
Sheridan House, Incorporated, 1985
ISBN 10: 0246126728
ISBN 13: 9780246126726
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. New Ed. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 356275-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Because the Horn is There
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001572290
Quantity: 2 available
Seller Image
Because the Horn Is There
Seller: Terry Blowfield, Norwich, NORFO, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Published by Grafton Books of London in 1985. Soft cover, so no Dust Jacket. Book condition: Very good. Illustrated cover. Inside the pages are in good order, however the former owner of the book has written their name and written the date of purchase on an inside page in pencil. See photograph. Dims: 210mm x 130mm x 15mm. Author recounts the story of his wife and his journey around Cape Horn in their boat named the Tzu Hang. 250 pages. Seller Inventory # 000903
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Because the Horn is There
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_382312380
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Because the Horn is There
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00079380075
Quantity: 1 available
Because the Horn is There
Published by
Gray's Publishing Ltd, Sidney, Canada, 1971
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Else Fine Booksellers, Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 169 pages, b&w photographs. Author accounts traveling via yacht and making the difficult route around Cape Horn. Foxing on the top edge, slight spine lean. Dust jacket has a chip and creases on the top front edge-otherwise, minor edge wear. Seller Inventory # 002010
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Because the Horn is There
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.53. Seller Inventory # G0246126728I5N00
Quantity: 1 available