Gordon Bennett and the First Yacht Race Across the Atlantic b... - 9781472941022
Relive the thrilling 1866 transatlantic yacht race, a pivotal moment that transformed yachting from a leisurely pursuit into a rugged adventure. This captivating narrative, "Gordon Bennett and the First Yacht Race Across the Atlantic" by Sam Jefferson, delves into the dramatic contest for a $90,000 prize (equivalent to $15 million today), which saw six men lose their lives and significantly thawed US-UK relations. The book focuses on the victorious yacht Henrietta and its notorious owner, James Gordon Bennett, Jr., son of the New York Herald proprietor. Discover Bennett's larger-than-life persona, from his extravagant stunts to his distinguished service during the Civil War. Explore the stories of other colorful characters, including legendary clipper skipper Samuel Samuels, financier Leonard Jerome (Winston Churchill's grandfather), and journalist Stephen Fisk, who famously stowed away to cover the race. "Gordon Bennett and the First Yacht Race Across the Atlantic" offers a blend of historical intrigue, human drama, scandal, and adventure, set against the backdrop of America's burgeoning 'gilded age'. **Summary:** Gordon Bennett and the First Yacht Race Across the Atlantic, Paperback, published 2017 by Adlard Coles, written by Sam Jefferson. ISBN: 9781472941022. Features illustrations and is written in English.
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Relive the thrilling 1866 transatlantic yacht race, a pivotal moment that transformed yachting from a leisurely pursuit into a rugged adventure. This captivating narrative, "Gordon Bennett and the First Yacht Race Across the Atlantic" by Sam Jefferson, delves into the dramatic contest for a $90,000 prize (equivalent to $15 million today), which saw six men lose their lives and significantly thawed US-UK relations. The book focuses on the victorious yacht Henrietta and its notorious owner, James Gordon Bennett, Jr., son of the New York Herald proprietor. Discover Bennett's larger-than-life persona, from his extravagant stunts to his distinguished service during the Civil War. Explore the stories of other colorful characters, including legendary clipper skipper Samuel Samuels, financier Leonard Jerome (Winston Churchill's grandfather), and journalist Stephen Fisk, who famously stowed away to cover the race. "Gordon Bennett and the First Yacht Race Across the Atlantic" offers a blend of historical intrigue, human drama, scandal, and adventure, set against the backdrop of America's burgeoning 'gilded age'. **Summary:** Gordon Bennett and the First Yacht Race Across the Atlantic, Paperback, published 2017 by Adlard Coles, written by Sam Jefferson. ISBN: 9781472941022. Features illustrations and is written in English.
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Relive the thrilling 1866 transatlantic yacht race, a pivotal moment that transformed yachting from a leisurely pursuit into a rugged adventure. This captivating narrative, "Gordon Bennett and the First Yacht Race Across the Atlantic" by Sam Jefferson, delves into the dramatic contest for a $90,000 prize (equivalent to $15 million today), which saw six men lose their lives and significantly thawed US-UK relations. The book focuses on the victorious yacht Henrietta and its notorious owner, James Gordon Bennett, Jr., son of the New York Herald proprietor. Discover Bennett's larger-than-life persona, from his extravagant stunts to his distinguished service during the Civil War. Explore the stories of other colorful characters, including legendary clipper skipper Samuel Samuels, financier Leonard Jerome (Winston Churchill's grandfather), and journalist Stephen Fisk, who famously stowed away to cover the race. "Gordon Bennett and the First Yacht Race Across the Atlantic" offers a blend of historical intrigue, human drama, scandal, and adventure, set against the backdrop of America's burgeoning 'gilded age'. **Summary:** Gordon Bennett and the First Yacht Race Across the Atlantic, Paperback, published 2017 by Adlard Coles, written by Sam Jefferson. ISBN: 9781472941022. Features illustrations and is written in English.
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format | trade paperback |
Language | english |
Brand | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
artist | not specified |
type | book |
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