By Way of Cape Horn
By Paul Eve Stevenson · Running time 13:25:36 · *Non-fiction, Transportation, Exploration
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Author Paul Eve Stevenson tells the tale of his journey around Cape Horn from New York to San Francisco in the mid-19th century aboard a tall masted sailing ship. Experience the harshness of a voyage filled with adventure and danger. A thrilling sequel to his A Deep-Water Voyage adventure from New York, around the Cape of Good Hope to Calcutta. "As in the case of our first “Deep-Water Voyage” to Calcutta, the present one was undertaken with the sole idea of enjoyment. The pleasure which such a voyage affords the fortunate few in whom there is a real affection for the sea is quite indescribable
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