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Author: Steve Thomas ,
David Barrie
Publisher: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.
Imprint: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.
Edition: Revised edition
ISBN: 9780789215116
ISBN 10: 078921511
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 09 February 2026
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
[Thomas] is a dual explorer, simultaneously trying to rediscover an ancient system of sailing, using only nature's navigational signals, and trying to find himself in the myth-made culture of Micronesia. . . . [This] is a travel book with a dream.-- ""Los Angeles Times Book Review"" A story of travel and adventure that gives us a splendid glimpse into [Micronesian] society-- ""Publishers Weekly"" An unusually self-revealing, honest, and moving book-- ""Scientific American"" Finely crafted and compellingly written-- ""Aloha Magazine"" If you have any interest in the sea and navigation or in the impact of colonialism on indigenous cultures, or if you just enjoy a well-told story of adventure, then read on.--from the foreword by David Barrie A fascinating exploration of a remoted archipelago and its seagoing people --Peter Matthiessen This is a story of adventure, and coming of age. It is also an important document, preserving an ancient oral tradition. -- ""San Francisco Chronicle""
A fascinating exploration of a remoted archipelago and its seagoing people--Peter Matthiessen This is a story of adventure, and coming of age. It is also an important document, preserving an ancient oral tradition.-- ""San Francisco Chronicle"" [Thomas] is a dual explorer, simultaneously trying to rediscover an ancient system of sailing, using only nature's navigational signals, and trying to find himself in the myth-made culture of Micronesia. . . . [This] is a travel book with a dream.-- ""Los Angeles Times Book Review"" A story of travel and adventure that gives us a splendid glimpse into [Micronesian] society-- ""Publishers Weekly"" An unusually self-revealing, honest, and moving book-- ""Scientific American"" Finely crafted and compellingly written-- ""Aloha Magazine"" If you have any interest in the sea and navigation or in the impact of colonialism on indigenous cultures, or if you just enjoy a well-told story of adventure, then read on.--from the foreword by David Barrie
Author Information
Steve Thomas is the two time Emmy award-winning host of This Old House, Renovation Nation, and Save Our History. He is also an experienced home builder and sailor. David Barrie, a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation, is the author of the award-winning books Sextant and Supernavigators.
