The Totorore Voyage: 'One of the most remarkable small boat adventures of all time.' Audiobook Download by Gerry Clark
This popular book tells the story of a fishing trip to the Giant's Causeway in northern Ireland, which is characterized by the author as one of the most remarkable small boat adventures of all time. The author takes his readers on a voyage with him at the helm, where they are entertained and educated in equal measure, as he recounts their journey from Boston Harbor to Northern Ireland.
"This powerful true story of one man's struggles, endurance, and triumph over the unforgiving North Pacific tundra is a must-read for anyone who loves nature and sea voyages.
Sometimes all you need is the right person to show you the way and take you on the journey. On a trip up the Amazon River in 1949, Gerry Clark was navigated by Charles Pierard, a French explorer who had been living in Peru for many years. The Totorore Voyage has been on her mind for decades - and she finally found someone with boats and resources to take her on it.
"A little voice in my head was shouting, "Don't throw it away!" I've been told that if you have a dream, you should pursue it relentlessly. It's what got me into the sailing business with Gerry Clark."
As Gerry Clark's Totorore Voyage takes off, readers are taken on a captivating time-journey into the history of exploration and adventure. The journey starts with the voyage of Captain John Smith in 1607, who was one of the first Europeans to encounter New England. Along with his son, the mission was to explore the new realm then known as Virginia. What happened next is what sets this book apart from other similar ones in that it not only tells the story of Captain John Smith and his son but also focuses on eight other people: William Bradford, George Boone, Peter Easton, Thomas Hockley, Samuel Deane, Pierre Lemoyne Sieur de Monts and his men. The author's use of language
This remarkable account of a voyage in the remote, uncharted waters of the Pacific from author Gerry Clark has sold over one million copies worldwide. On his journey, Gerry and his fellow adventurer Charles Pierard experience many adventures from navigating coral reefs to fending off dangerous sharks and skimming along the surface of turbulent seas.
Published Date | 2020-08-07 |
Duration | 16 hours 8 minutes |
Author | Gerry Clark |
Narrated | Charles Pierard |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | No |
Category | Science & Technology |
Parent Category | Animals & Nature, History & Culture |