A Pirate of Exquisite Mind: The Life of William Dampier: Explorer, Naturalist, and Buccaneer
by Diana Preston and Michael Preston


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The first major biography of the explorer — and pirate — who inspired Darwin, Defoe, and Cook. Charles Darwin called his books "a mine of information" and took them aboard the Beagle. Jonathan Swift and Daniel Defoe used his experiences as... (read more)

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Demon of the Waters: The True Story of the Mutiny on the Whaleship Globe
by Gregory Gibson


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The story of the "Globe" mutiny is one of unending fascination. Dovetailing Gibson's riveting account of the mutiny is the history of the sperm oil industry, its Nantucket Quaker powerbrokers, and the growth of American naval influence. Above all, the... (read more)

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Sloop: Restoring My Family's Wooden Sailboat: An Adventure in Old-Fashioned Values
by Daniel Robb


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When Daniel Robb set out to rebuild a family sailboat that had been deteriorating for years, he couldn't have anticipated what he was getting into. Although Robb was a skilled carpenter, boatbuilding (and boat repair) required a specialized set of skills.... (read more)

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The Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson, the First Marines, and the Secret Mission of 1805
by Richard Zacks


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In this national bestseller, now in paperback, acclaimed historian Zacks brings the true story of the unheralded American--William Eaton--who brought the Barbary pirates to their knees. 8-page photo section.... (read more)

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Pirates CD-ROM and Book (Electronic Clip Art)
by Jeff A Menges


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This unique pictorial archive offers 190 images of high-seas adventure -- 60 in color and 130 in black and white. They range from early woodcuts and engravings to the early 20th century, with portraits of famous pirates and their ships, plus depictions... (read more)

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The Way of a Ship: A Square-Rigger Voyage in the Last Days of Sail
by Derek Lundy


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Chapter One Down to the Seas ...as a simple sailor, right before the mast, plumb down into the forecastle, aloft there to the royal mast-head. Herman Melville, "Moby Dick Off the pitch of the Horn. Wind at full-gale strength, waves as high as the maintop,... (read more)

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Good Boatkeeping
by Zora Aiken


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For weekenders, world cruisers, and liveaboard boaters -- a wide-ranging compendium of tips and projects to improve boats "Good Boatkeeping" is the perfect place to turn for innovative ideas and clear instructions on how to make a good boat even better... (read more)

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House on the River: A Summer Journey
by Nessa Rapoport


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One August, Rapoport rented a houseboat to travel through the blue lakes and stone canals of the Trent-Severn Waterway in Ontario with her children, mother, uncle, and aunt. At the end of the journey was a small Canadian town called Bobcaygeon, where... (read more)

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The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf
by William C. Davis


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At large during the most colorful period in New Orleans' history, from just after the Louisiana Purchase through the War of 1812, privateers Jean and Pierre Laffite made life hell for Spanish merchants on the Gulf. Pirates to the U.S. Navy officers who... (read more)

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The Canoe Shop: Three Elegant Wooden Canoes Anyone Can Build
by Chris Kulczycki


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A lavishly illustrated, user-friendly guide for novices and experienced boat builders alike, The Canoe Shop provides plans and building instructions for three graceful and rugged touring canoes—a 12-foot double-paddle canoe, a 14-foot solo canoe... (read more)

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The Complete Anchoring Handbook: Stay Put on Any Bottom in Any Weather
by Erika Poiraud


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A modern, authoritative anchoring guide for sailors and powerboaters A boat swinging safely at anchor can mark the relaxing conclusion to a great day of boating or the successful completion of an essential emergency measure, while failure to anchor... (read more)

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Stormproof Your Boat: The Complete Guide to Battening Down When Storms Threaten
by William M Jr Burr


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Protect your boat from the fury of Mother Nature Stormproof Your Boat shows how to defend your boat from hurricanes and other storms. These proven strategies will protect your boat against the effects of storm surges, high winds, torrential rain, and... (read more)

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Hell Or High Water
by Peter Heller


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A grand expeditionan elite kayaking team's heroic conquest of the world's last untraveled river The Tsangpo Gorge in southeastern Tibet, sacred to the Buddhists and the inspiration for Shangri La, has lured explorers and adventurers since its discovery... (read more)

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Lost at Sea
by Patrick Dillon


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On February 3, 1983, the men aboard Americus and Altair, two state-of-the-art crabbing vessels, docked in their home port of Anacortes, Washington, prepared to begin a grueling three-month season fishing in the notorious Bering Sea. Eleven days later... (read more)

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Knots, Splices, and Line Handling (Captain's Quick Guides)
by Captains Quick Guide


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The essential information every boater needs--onboard and at your fingertips On the water, when questions arise, there is no time to spend searching through an exhaustive manual. The Captain's QuickGuides provide all the answers--fast. Drawn from the... (read more)

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Simple Kayak Navigation: Practical Piloting for the Passionate Paddler
by Ray Killen


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Learn practical, easy-to-use techniques for navigating the sea safely and confidently In Simple Kayak Navigation, kayaking instructor Ray Killen explains everything you need to know about plotting your course for a safe and smooth sea adventure. He... (read more)

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The Submarine: A History
by Tom Parrish


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As entertaining as a high-tech thriller, The Submarine is essential reading for understanding the last hundred years of war. It tells the story of the dreamers who first imagined submersible ships and the ingenious and practical engineers who created... (read more)

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The Boat Buyer's Guide to Trailerable Fishing Boats
by Ed Mcknew


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Get the best boat for your buck Now you can access the same inside information yacht brokers and boat dealers have relied on for nearly twenty years. "The Boat Buyer's Guide to Trailerable Fishing Boats" lets you compare more than 600 new and used... (read more)

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