{"product_id":"the-best-sailing-stories-ever-stephen-brennan-9781616082192","title":"The Best Sailing Stories Ever Told","description":"For thousands of years, we have set out sailing for all kinds of reasons--for battle, for infinite wealth, for the excitement of exploring the unknown, and for escape from the mundane. We have always had a primal relationship with the sea--even those who have never been to sea remain fascinated by the seafaring life and tales of salty adventure. Now in a brand-new series collection, \u003ci\u003eThe Best Sailing Stories Ever Told\u003c\/i\u003e brings together such diverse authors as Charles Dickens, Jack London, John Masefield, Stephen Crane, Herman Melville, and dozens more. Many of the writers featured here are instantly recognizable and have achieved deserved fame; others who are lesser known and rarely featured in print take their rightful place on the shelves of sailing literature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Lovers of the seascape will certainly get their fill with this shimmering sample of sea tales that range from the ancient epic and biblical stories to contemporary captains of literature. Whether you're itching for a sailor's peaceful life at sea, his epic conquest of the azure blue, or his own private descent into madness, this collection touches on the many aspects of life at sea. Each story is illustrated with black-and-white line art that makes this book a true classic. Even if you are enjoying \u003ci\u003eThe Best Sailing Stories Ever Told\u003c\/i\u003e from the warm, dry comfort of your own living room, you are sure to be inspired by the colorful and stirring stories in this timeless collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen Brennan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1616082194\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781616082192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Skyhorse Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 576\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.35w x 1.61d","brand":"Stephen Brennan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43939217867007,"sku":"9781616082192","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_d0a7d6bf-8430-4c7d-8e9e-f15fc978536d.jpg?v=1681440193","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-best-sailing-stories-ever-stephen-brennan-9781616082192","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}