Cape Horn
Cape Horn

Author: Bernard Moitessier

Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc.

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781574091540

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Bernard Moitessier is a writer and one of France's most famous sailors.

Maine to Cape Horn
Maine to Cape Horn

Author: Charles H. Lagerbom

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2021-08-02

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 1439673209

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Cape Horn conjures up images of wind-whipped waters and desperate mariners in frozen rigging. Long recognized as a maritime touchstone for sailors, it marks the spot where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans meet in one writhing mass. "Doubling" Cape Horn became the ultimate test, earning a prominent place in Maine maritime history. At the end of South America, it shares longitude 67° west exactly with Cutler, Maine, a direct north-south line of seven thousand miles. Maine Cape Horners were recognized by a golden earring. If they did not survive this most difficult journey in the world, the earring covered the costs of their funeral, should the body ever be found. Maritime historian Charles H. Lagerbom traveled to the end of the world to help research this exciting story of bold Mainers and their exhilarating and oftentimes deadly dance with danger.

Quartermaster Support of the Army
Quartermaster Support of the Army

Author: Erna Risch

Publisher:

Published: 1962

Total Pages: 818

ISBN-13:

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A study of Army logistics in war and peace, specifically an account of the Quartermaster Corps, one of the oldest and most important supply agencies of the U.S. Army.

Cape Horn
Cape Horn

Author: Felix Riesenberg

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2013-05-31

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1473388406

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Felix Riesenberg history of sea travel around Cape Horn. Begining with Magellan's magnificent discovery of the strait through to the Pacific at the tip of South America. It is difficult for us to comprehend the feat this was until we note that several other explorers attempted it, but few were able to conquer the incredible hardships, nor manage their men well enough to quell the mutinies. The story of the Cape Horn region, from the days of the first discoverers through the glorious age of sail, including the author's own experiences; wherein an important geographical discovery is made.