[PDF.65gq] Taking the Sea: Perilous Waters, Sunken Ships, and the True Story of the Legendary Wrecker Captains

Taking the Sea: Perilous Waters, Sunken Ships, and the True Story of the Legendary Wrecker Captains

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 | #2519039 in Books |  AMACOM |  2009-01-14 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 |  1.30 x6.36 x9.20l,1.10 | File type: PDF | 320 pages

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||3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.| Taking the Sea. A thrilling story about salvaging shipwrecks|By Audrey|Dennis Powers's Taking the Sea is the thrilling story of Thomas PH Whitelaw who came from Scotland to America in 1863 when he was 16 and had only 25 cents in his pocket. Some years later he became a multi-millionaire through very hard, dangerous work as a salvager of wrecked or sunken ships.
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“…well-researched book…distinguished by clear prose, characterization worthy of a seasoned novelist…Outstanding for lovers of ships and the sea.” -- Booklist

In the late 19th century, an intrepid, reckless group of men ruled the ocean. Known as "wreckers," they earned their living by rescuing and raising sunken ships, even in the face of monstrous waves and fierce weather. To some, they were heroes, helping to rescue both passengers and ships with courage and skill. To others they were ruthless pirates, who exploited these ship wrecks purely for their treasure. In Taking the Sea, Dennis M. Powers uncovers a fascinating, yet l...

You can specify the type of files you want, for your gadget.Taking the Sea: Perilous Waters, Sunken Ships, and the True Story of the Legendary Wrecker Captains   |  Dennis M. Powers. A good, fresh read, highly recommended.

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