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The Hardest, Longest Race

Henry Ford and the Cross-Country Contest That Changed America

par Eric Moskowitz ...

Lu par Marc Vietor ...

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10 heure 54 min

From Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Eric Moskowitz comes the riveting story of the first true coast-to-coast automobile race in U.S. history, a fast-paced tale of the gritty and determined drivers who braved hostile terrain, mechanical failure, and, shockingly, sabotage, to take home the gold.In 1909, America was home to 253 automakers, a landscape of visionaries, schemers, and would-be barons ... En savoir plus

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From Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Eric Moskowitz comes the riveting story of the first true coast-to-coast automobile race in U.S. history, a fast-paced tale of the gritty and determined drivers who braved hostile terrain, mechanical failure, and, shockingly, sabotage, to take home the gold.In 1909, America was home to 253 automakers, a landscape of visionaries, schemers, and would-be barons
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The Flight

Charles Lindbergh's Daring and Immortal 1927 Transatlantic Crossing

par Dan Hampton ...

Lu par John Pruden ...

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8 heure 58 min

A gripping and unique ""in-the-cockpit"" account of Charles Lindbergh’s extraordinary first transatlantic flight from New York to Paris, by acclaimed aviation historian (Viper Pilot, Lords of the Sky) and former fighter pilot Dan Hampton—""one of the most decorated pilots in Air Force history"" (New York Post).America’s finest aviation story in the hands of our finest aviation historian, The ... En savoir plus

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A gripping and unique ""in-the-cockpit"" account of Charles Lindbergh’s extraordinary first transatlantic flight from New York to Paris, by acclaimed aviation historian (Viper Pilot, Lords of the Sky) and former fighter pilot Dan Hampton—""one of the most decorated pilots in Air Force history"" (New York Post).America’s finest aviation story in the hands of our finest aviation historian, The
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TIGHT FLOATS and TAILWINDS

BUSH PILOT to BUREAUCRAT and BACK

par W.T. (Tim) Cole ...

Lu par W.T. (Tim) Cole ...

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6 heure 56 min

The story of a Canadian farm boy and his life’s journey as a bush pilot and then as a bureaucrat, and how he found his way back to his aviation roots. This collection of stories describes the progress of Tim Cole through one half of the history of aviation in Canada.Tim worked as a bush pilot in Northern Quebec and Labrador. As a commuter captain he flew Twin Otters into Montreal’s downtown ... En savoir plus

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The story of a Canadian farm boy and his life’s journey as a bush pilot and then as a bureaucrat, and how he found his way back to his aviation roots. This collection of stories describes the progress of Tim Cole through one half of the history of aviation in Canada.Tim worked as a bush pilot in Northern Quebec and Labrador. As a commuter captain he flew Twin Otters into Montreal’s downtown
... En savoir plus
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Dominion

The Railway and the Rise of Canada

par Stephen Bown ...

Lu par Wayne Ward ...

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12 heure 4 min

A thrilling new account of the engineering triumph that created a nationIn The Company, his bestselling work of revisionist history, Stephen R. Bown told the dramatic, adventurous and bloody tale of Canada's origins in the fur trade. With Dominion he continues the nation's creation story with an equally gripping and eye-opening account of the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway.In the late ... En savoir plus

$39.99 CAD

A thrilling new account of the engineering triumph that created a nationIn The Company, his bestselling work of revisionist history, Stephen R. Bown told the dramatic, adventurous and bloody tale of Canada's origins in the fur trade. With Dominion he continues the nation's creation story with an equally gripping and eye-opening account of the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway.In the late
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Sailing a Serious Ocean

Sailboats, Storms, Stories and Lessons Learned from 30 Years at Sea

par John Kretschmer ...

Lu par Sean Runnette ...

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10 heure 37 min

After sailing 300,000 miles and weathering dozens of storms in all the world's oceans, John Kretschmer has plenty of stories and advice to share. John's offshore training passages sell out a year in advance, and his entertaining presentations are popular at boat shows and yacht clubs all over the English-speaking world. John's talent for storytelling enchants his audience as it soaks up the ... En savoir plus

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After sailing 300,000 miles and weathering dozens of storms in all the world's oceans, John Kretschmer has plenty of stories and advice to share. John's offshore training passages sell out a year in advance, and his entertaining presentations are popular at boat shows and yacht clubs all over the English-speaking world. John's talent for storytelling enchants his audience as it soaks up the
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The Gales of November

The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald

par John U. Bacon ...

Lu par Johnny Heller ...

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10 heure 53 min

On the fiftieth anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald**’s sinking, the bestselling author of** The Great Halifax Explosion tells the definitive story of the “Mighty Fitz.”For three decades following World War II, the Great Lakes overtook Europe as the epicenter of global economic strength. The region was the beating heart of the world economy, possessing all the power and prestige Silicon Valley do ... En savoir plus

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On the fiftieth anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald**’s sinking, the bestselling author of** The Great Halifax Explosion tells the definitive story of the “Mighty Fitz.”For three decades following World War II, the Great Lakes overtook Europe as the epicenter of global economic strength. The region was the beating heart of the world economy, possessing all the power and prestige Silicon Valley do
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Mr Wilman’s Motoring Adventure

Top Gear, Grand Tour and Twenty Years of Magic and Mayhem

par Andy Wilman ...

Lu par Andy Wilman ...

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11 heure 4 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Top Gear turned gloomy Sunday nights into celebratory Friday nights. It made household names of presenters Clarkson, Hammond and May, their unique chemistry and buddy movie antics proving irresistible to a vast global audience. With these three at the helm, Top Gear earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records as the most popular factual TV show on the planet.Then, a ... En savoir plus

$25.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.Top Gear turned gloomy Sunday nights into celebratory Friday nights. It made household names of presenters Clarkson, Hammond and May, their unique chemistry and buddy movie antics proving irresistible to a vast global audience. With these three at the helm, Top Gear earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records as the most popular factual TV show on the planet.Then, a
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Flying to Extremes

par Dominique Prinet ...

Lu par Adam Henderson ...

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7 heure 53 min

Recalling some of the most memorable escapades ever conducted in the Canadian Arctic with bush planes, Flying to Extremes takes place in the late ’60s and early ’70s from a base at Yellowknife, in the heart of the Northwest Territories.Beyond recounting so many near-mishaps, this book is also about colourful people: the trappers, prospectors, miners, adventurers and gold-ingot thieves who ... En savoir plus

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Recalling some of the most memorable escapades ever conducted in the Canadian Arctic with bush planes, Flying to Extremes takes place in the late ’60s and early ’70s from a base at Yellowknife, in the heart of the Northwest Territories.Beyond recounting so many near-mishaps, this book is also about colourful people: the trappers, prospectors, miners, adventurers and gold-ingot thieves who
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The Climb

The incredible memoir from the multiple Tour de France winner

par Chris Froome ...

Lu par Patrick Doherty ...

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14 heure 33 min

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of the revealing, inspirational memoir from the British winner of the Tour de France.The Climb tells the extraordinary story of Chris Froome's journey from a young boy in Kenya, riding through townships and past wild animals, and with few opportunities for an aspiring cyclist, to his unforgettable yellow jersey victory in the 2013 ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of the revealing, inspirational memoir from the British winner of the Tour de France.The Climb tells the extraordinary story of Chris Froome's journey from a young boy in Kenya, riding through townships and past wild animals, and with few opportunities for an aspiring cyclist, to his unforgettable yellow jersey victory in the 2013
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In the Heart of the Sea, Young Reader’s Edition

The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex

par Nathaniel Philbrick ...

Lu par Taylor Mali ...

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5 heure 37 min

In the Heart of the Sea brings to new life the incredible story of the wreck of the whaleship Essex—the inspiration for the climax of Moby-Dick. In a harrowing page-turner, Nathaniel Philbrick restores this epic story to its rightful place in American history.In 1819 the 240-ton Essex set sail from Nantucket on a routine voyage. Fifteen months later, in the farthest reaches of the South Pacific, ... En savoir plus

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In the Heart of the Sea brings to new life the incredible story of the wreck of the whaleship Essex—the inspiration for the climax of Moby-Dick. In a harrowing page-turner, Nathaniel Philbrick restores this epic story to its rightful place in American history.In 1819 the 240-ton Essex set sail from Nantucket on a routine voyage. Fifteen months later, in the farthest reaches of the South Pacific,
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Life After Cars

Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile

par Sarah Goodyear, Doug Gordon, Aaron Naparstek ...

Lu par Sarah Goodyear, Doug Gordon ...

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7 heure 37 min

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the hosts of The War on Cars podcast, a searing indictment of how cars ruin everything—and what we can do to fight back**When the very first cars rolled off production lines, they were a technological marvel, predicted to make life easier and better for all Americans; yet a hundred years later, that dream is running on empty.Instead of unbounded freedom, the never-ending ... En savoir plus

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the hosts of The War on Cars podcast, a searing indictment of how cars ruin everything—and what we can do to fight back**When the very first cars rolled off production lines, they were a technological marvel, predicted to make life easier and better for all Americans; yet a hundred years later, that dream is running on empty.Instead of unbounded freedom, the never-ending
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The High Girders

The gripping true story of a Victorian dream that ended in tragedy

par John Prebble ...

Lu par David Monteath ...

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7 heure 3 min

'A tale of irresponsibility and inexperience' THE TIMES'Graphically written with a sense of dramatic construction' SCOTSMANOn December 28th 1879, the night of the Great Storm, the Tay Bridge collapsed, along with the train that was crossing, and everyone on board...This is the true story of that disastrous night, told from multiple viewpoints:The station master waiting for the train to arrive - ... En savoir plus

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'A tale of irresponsibility and inexperience' THE TIMES'Graphically written with a sense of dramatic construction' SCOTSMANOn December 28th 1879, the night of the Great Storm, the Tay Bridge collapsed, along with the train that was crossing, and everyone on board...This is the true story of that disastrous night, told from multiple viewpoints:The station master waiting for the train to arrive -
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Carbolics

A personal motoring disinfectant

par James May ...

Lu par James May ...

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3 heure 44 min

Top Gear and Grand Tour legend James May's quirky, entertaining take on cars, trucks and even the bicycle.Why does a man with a Ferrari and a Porsche drive a Fiat Panda? Is going fast really necessary? Is it your fault if you get run over? Why will electric cars really save the planet (possibly)?In Carbolics the UK's favourite petrol head (after Clarkson and Hammond) James May answers these ... En savoir plus

$38.99 CAD

Top Gear and Grand Tour legend James May's quirky, entertaining take on cars, trucks and even the bicycle.Why does a man with a Ferrari and a Porsche drive a Fiat Panda? Is going fast really necessary? Is it your fault if you get run over? Why will electric cars really save the planet (possibly)?In Carbolics the UK's favourite petrol head (after Clarkson and Hammond) James May answers these
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Concorde

The thrilling account of history’s most extraordinary airliner

par Mike Bannister ...

Lu par Mike Bannister ...

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12 heure 44 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Preorder the definitive account of the rise and fall of the iconic Concorde plane from British Airways' former Chief Concorde Pilot.The awe-inspiring story of the world's greatest aeroplane - from inside the cockpit.© Mike Bannister 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022 ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.Preorder the definitive account of the rise and fall of the iconic Concorde plane from British Airways' former Chief Concorde Pilot.The awe-inspiring story of the world's greatest aeroplane - from inside the cockpit.© Mike Bannister 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
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The Wonderful World of Jeremy Clarkson

par Phillipa Sage ...

Lu par Julie Maisey ...

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6 heure 45 min

"The highlights of my extraordinary journey with Mr Clarkson included pizza with Harry and Wills; dancing with Mick Jagger on the private island of Mustique (Mick had to pull me up after, shamefully, I could not recover from the twist!); and having happy birthday sung to me by Brian Ferry and Richard E. Grant. I was asked out by Hugh Grant (and went!); partied at what I called Jimmy Carr’s ... En savoir plus

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"The highlights of my extraordinary journey with Mr Clarkson included pizza with Harry and Wills; dancing with Mick Jagger on the private island of Mustique (Mick had to pull me up after, shamefully, I could not recover from the twist!); and having happy birthday sung to me by Brian Ferry and Richard E. Grant. I was asked out by Hugh Grant (and went!); partied at what I called Jimmy Carr’s
... En savoir plus
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Stephen Fry Does 'the Knowledge'

par Stephen Fry ...

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57 min

$7.99 CAD
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The Woman on the Bridge

par Holly Seddon ...

Lu par Olivia Dowd ...

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10 heure 43 min

'Strangers On A Train meets The Pact in this high concept thriller: daring, dramatic and totally original, I loved it.' Gillian McAllisterHow far would you go to save a perfect stranger?Maggie is trapped. Dumped on her wedding day, rejected by her family and hounded by a man determined to make her suffer.Charlotte is desperate. Double-crossed by her only friend and facing total ruin, she wi... ... En savoir plus

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'Strangers On A Train meets The Pact in this high concept thriller: daring, dramatic and totally original, I loved it.' Gillian McAllisterHow far would you go to save a perfect stranger?Maggie is trapped. Dumped on her wedding day, rejected by her family and hounded by a man determined to make her suffer.Charlotte is desperate. Double-crossed by her only friend and facing total ruin, she wi...
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Through Dust and Darkness

A Motorcycle Journey of Fear and Faith in the Middle East

par Jeremy Kroeker ...

Lu par Jeremy Kroeker ...

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7 heure 8 min

Jeremy Kroeker is a Mennonite with a motorcycle. When his seemingly unflinching faith in a Christian world view begins to shift, he hops on his bike to seek answers. After shipping his ride to Europe, Kroeker discovers that the machine now wobbles worse than his own opinions about spirituality. Still, he carries on, through Germany, Austria, Croatia, Albania, and into the Middle East: Turkey, ... En savoir plus

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Jeremy Kroeker is a Mennonite with a motorcycle. When his seemingly unflinching faith in a Christian world view begins to shift, he hops on his bike to seek answers. After shipping his ride to Europe, Kroeker discovers that the machine now wobbles worse than his own opinions about spirituality. Still, he carries on, through Germany, Austria, Croatia, Albania, and into the Middle East: Turkey,
... En savoir plus
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Off the Tracks

A Meditation on Train Journeys in a Time of No Travel

par Pamela Mulloy ...

Lu par Jennifer Wigmore ...

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5 heure 55 min

Train travel is having a renaissance. Grand old routes that had been canceled, or were moldering in neglect, have been refurbished as destinations in themselves. The Rocky Mountaineer, the Orient Express, and the Trans-Siberian Railroad run again in all their glory.Pamela Mulloy has always loved train travel. Whether returning to the Maritimes every year with her daughter on the Ocean, or taking ... En savoir plus

$32.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Train travel is having a renaissance. Grand old routes that had been canceled, or were moldering in neglect, have been refurbished as destinations in themselves. The Rocky Mountaineer, the Orient Express, and the Trans-Siberian Railroad run again in all their glory.Pamela Mulloy has always loved train travel. Whether returning to the Maritimes every year with her daughter on the Ocean, or taking
... En savoir plus
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The People's Tycoon

Henry Ford and the American Century

par Steven Watts ...

Lu par John H. Mayer ...

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29 heure 28 min

How a Michigan farm boy became the richest man in America is a classic, almost mythic tale, but never before has Henry Ford’s outsized genius been brought to life so vividly as it is in this engaging and superbly researched biography. The real Henry Ford was a tangle of contradictions. He set off the consumer revolution by producing a car affordable to the masses, all the while lamenting the moral ... En savoir plus

$40.99 CAD

How a Michigan farm boy became the richest man in America is a classic, almost mythic tale, but never before has Henry Ford’s outsized genius been brought to life so vividly as it is in this engaging and superbly researched biography. The real Henry Ford was a tangle of contradictions. He set off the consumer revolution by producing a car affordable to the masses, all the while lamenting the moral
... En savoir plus
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Origin of Navigation

par Blake Carson ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

Collections Livre audio : box set - Origin of
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3 heure 12 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How did ancient navigators cross vast oceans and seas to discover new lands? This book explores the development of navigation techniques from the use of stars, currents, and landmarks to the sophisticated instruments like the compass and sextant. It discusses the contributions of various cultures, including the Polynesians, Phoenicians, and Vikings, to ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How did ancient navigators cross vast oceans and seas to discover new lands? This book explores the development of navigation techniques from the use of stars, currents, and landmarks to the sophisticated instruments like the compass and sextant. It discusses the contributions of various cultures, including the Polynesians, Phoenicians, and Vikings, to
... En savoir plus
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Lighthouses

par WILLIAM JOHN HARDY ...

Lu par Digital Voice Andrew E ...

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3 heure 56 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Lighthouses: Their History and Romance by William John Hardy is a timeless exploration of one of the most enduring symbols of safety and vigilance in maritime history. This work traces the architectural, technological, and cultural evolution of lighthouses along the British coast — from ancient beacons to Victorian engineering marvels — capturing the ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Lighthouses: Their History and Romance by William John Hardy is a timeless exploration of one of the most enduring symbols of safety and vigilance in maritime history. This work traces the architectural, technological, and cultural evolution of lighthouses along the British coast — from ancient beacons to Victorian engineering marvels — capturing the
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100 Amazing Facts about Aviation

Airplanes and the Conquest of the Sky

par Marc Dresgui ...

Lu par Marc Dresgui ...

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4 heure

Take off on an Exciting Adventure with "100 Amazing Facts on Aviation"! ✈️Have you ever wondered:How did the Wright brothers achieve their first flight?What is the maximum speed of a fighter jet?How do airplanes find their way in the vast sky?What was the greatest innovation in aviation during World War II?How can airplanes fly so high in the sky?Who are the unsung heroes of aviation?What mak... ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Take off on an Exciting Adventure with "100 Amazing Facts on Aviation"! ✈️Have you ever wondered:How did the Wright brothers achieve their first flight?What is the maximum speed of a fighter jet?How do airplanes find their way in the vast sky?What was the greatest innovation in aviation during World War II?How can airplanes fly so high in the sky?Who are the unsung heroes of aviation?What mak...
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Surface at the Pole

The Extraordinary Voyages of the USS Skate

par James Calvert ...

Lu par Tom Perkins ...

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7 heure 31 min

On 17 March 1959, the USS Skate became the first submarine to surface at the North Pole.Under the guidance of James Calvert this nuclear submarine had navigated through polar ice packs, braved atrociously cold conditions, and broken through layers of thick ice to arrive at their destination; the northernmost point of the world.This mission, however, was not just about completing a seemingly ... En savoir plus

$27.99 CAD

On 17 March 1959, the USS Skate became the first submarine to surface at the North Pole.Under the guidance of James Calvert this nuclear submarine had navigated through polar ice packs, braved atrociously cold conditions, and broken through layers of thick ice to arrive at their destination; the northernmost point of the world.This mission, however, was not just about completing a seemingly
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