Barefoot Pirate: The Tall Ships and Tales of Windjammer Contributor(s): Schachner, Robert W. (Author), Crowell, Ed (Author) |
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ISBN: 0757001289 ISBN-13: 9780757001284 Publisher: Square One Publishers OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2003 Annotation: Life story of sailing entrepreneur Captain Mike Burke and the history of his world-famous, multi-million dollar Windjammer Barefoot Cruise Line. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Historical - Biography & Autobiography | Adventurers & Explorers - Sports & Recreation | Sailing |
Dewey: B |
Physical Information: 1.13" H x 9.72" W x 11.6" (3.83 lbs) 304 pages |
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Publisher Description: Barefoot Pirate is the captivating tale of one man's pursuit of an unshakable dream--a true story of swashbuckling adventures, classic tall ships, and a sailor's steadfast determination to prove himself right. It is the personal account of Captain Mike Burke and the world-famous Windjammer Barefoot Cruise line he built with his barefoot spirit and his iron will to succeed. |
Contributor Bio(s): Schachner, Robert W.: - Robert W. Schachner studied at Carnegie-Mellon University and Duquesne University Journalism School. He is the best-selling author of The Official Scrabble Word Finder and coauthor of How & When to Sue Your Lawyer. Crowell, Ed: -Ed Crowell, a career journalist, has written for daily newspapers for over thirty years. A graduate of the University of Florida, he is currently a features editor for the Austin American-Statesman. |