Adrift: Seventy-six Days Lost at Sea

Adrift: Seventy-six Days Lost at Sea
Steven Callahan (Author)
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Before The Perfect Storm, before In the Heart of the Sea, Steven Callahan’s dramatic tale of survival at sea was on the New York Times bestseller list for more than thirty-six weeks. In some ways the model for the new wave of adventure books, Adrift is an undeniable seafaring classic, a riveting firsthand account by the only man known to have survived more than a month alone at sea, fighting for his life in an inflatable raft after his small sloop capsized only six days out. AUtterly absorbing” (Newsweek), Adrift is a must-have for any adventure library.

• Rank: #1771 in Books
• Published on: 2002-10-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.35" h x .63" w x 5.63" l, .59 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Description #1 by BMI Educational Services:

Before the Perfect Storm, before In the Heart of the Sea, Steven Callahan's Adrift chronicled one of the most astounding voyages of the century and one of the great sea adventures of all time. In some ways the model for the new wave of adventure books, Adrift is now an undeniable seafaring classic, a riveting firsthand account by the only man known to have survived for more than a month alone at sea, fighting for his life in an inflatable raft after his small sloop capsized only six days from port. Racked by hunger, buffeted by storms, scorched by the tropical sun, Callahan drifted for 1800 miles, fighting off sharks with a makeshift spear and watching as nine ships passed him by. "A real human drama that delves deeply into man's survival instincts" (Library Journal), Adrift is a story of anguish and horror, of undying heroism, hope, and survival, and a must-read for any adventure lover.

Description #2 by eBookMall.com:

Before The Perfect Storm, before In the Heart of the Sea, Steven Callahan's dramatic tale of survival at sea was on the New York Times bestseller list for more than thirty-six weeks. In some ways the model

Description #3 by Booksforcomfort.com:

Adrift, Seventy-six days lost at sea by Steven Callahan. Published by Houghton Mifflin Co, Boston, MA, 1986. 1st Edition. Hardbound w/Glassine Protected DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). 234 Pgs. Condition: Fine in Good DJ. Discarded Library Book. ISBN 0395382068. LCCN 85-14433. Illustrated with photographs and drawings. Illustrations by the author. Description text copyright 2000 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 2623.