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  • The Loss of the Kent, East Indiaman, in the Bay of Biscay

    by Duncan McGregor ...
    "The Loss of the Kent, East Indiaman, in the Bay of Biscay" by Duncan McGregor is a gripping maritime narrative that recounts the tragic sinking of the East Indiaman Kent. The book delves into the events leading up to the disaster, exploring the ship's journey and the challenges faced by its crew. McGregor's vivid descriptions and attention to detail bring the perilous sea voyage to life, allowing ... Read more

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  • The Loss of the Kent, East Indiaman, in the Bay of Biscay

    Narrated in a Letter to a Friend

    by Duncan McGregor ...
    In "The Loss of the Kent, East Indiaman, in the Bay of Biscay," Duncan McGregor meticulously chronicles the tragic shipwreck of the Kent, a notable East Indiaman vessel, amidst the perilous waters of the Bay of Biscay in 1825. McGregor employs a blend of vivid narrative and meticulous historical documentation, reflecting both the romanticism of maritime adventure and the stark realities of ... Read more

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  • The Loss of the Kent, East Indiaman, in the Bay of Biscay

    Narrated in a Letter to a Friend

    by Duncan McGregor ...
    Duncan McGregor'Äôs "The Loss of the Kent, East Indiaman, in the Bay of Biscay" meticulously reconstructs a tragic maritime disaster from 1825, blending historical narration with an analytical approach that reflects the era'Äôs fascination with the sea and its perils. The book deftly interweaves personal accounts, contemporary shipbuilding practices, and the socio-economic impacts of maritime ... Read more

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  • Java to Kotlin

    A Refactoring Guidebook

    by Duncan McGregor, Nat Pryce ...
    It takes a week to travel the 8,000 miles overland from Java to Kotlin. If you're an experienced Java developer who has tried the Kotlin language, you were probably productive in about the same time.You'll have found that they do things differently in Kotlin, though. Nullability is important, collections are different, and classes are final by default. Kotlin is more functional, but what does that ... Read more

    $41.99 USD

  • The Peri-Urban Interface

    Approaches to Sustainable Natural and Human Resource Use

    Edited by Duncan McGregor, David Simon, Donald Thompson ...
    Peri-urban interfaces - the zones where urban and rural areas meet - suffer from the greatest problems to humans caused by rapid urbanization, including intense pressures on resources, slum formation, lack of adequate services such as water and sanitation, poor planning and degradation of farmland. These areas, home to hundreds of millions of people, face unique problems and need distinctive and ... Read more

    $68.99 USD

  • Global Change and Caribbean Vulnerability: Environment, Economy and Society at Risk

    Edited by Duncan McGregor, David Dodman, David Barker ...
    This volume highlights how current research is addressing rapid change in the Caribbean region, both that being forced by global warming and by population growth ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

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    by James Fenimore Cooper ...
    Get set for an exhilarating nautical adventure that pits one of the world's most notorious pirates against a ragtag crew of black and white sailors who must overcome their differences and band together for the fight. Although The Red Rover shares the fast pace and detailed plotting of Cooper's more famous books, such as The Last of the Mohicans, it's a more humorous take on the historical novel ... Read more

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  • Redburn

    by Herman Melville ...
    Wellington Redburn is a fifteen-year-old from the state of New York, with only one dream - to run away to sea. However, when he does fulfil this long-held fantasy, he quickly finds that reality as a cabin boy is far harsher than he ever imagined. Mocked by the crew on board the Highlander for his weakness and bullied by the vicious and merciless sailor Jackson, Wellington must struggle to endure ... Read more

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  • The Wreck Of The Golden Mary, By Charles Dickens

    by Charles Dickens ...
    Although The Wreck of the Golden Mary is basically Charles Dickenss book, it has more than one contributor, including Dickenss close friend Wilkie Collins. It is one the earliest stories that deal with shipwrecks. The majestic Golden Mary is on a journey from Cape Horn up to the Californian coast with a variety of social stereotypes onboard, including gold-hunters and families with their little ... Read more

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  • Springhaven: A Tale of the Great War

    An Epic Tale of Love, Loyalty, and Betrayal Amidst Civil War

    by R. D. Blackmore ...
    In "Springhaven: A Tale of the Great War," R. D. Blackmore explores the tumultuous impact of World War I on a rural English community, weaving a rich narrative that blends social commentary with vivid character portrayals. The novel employs a lyrical yet direct literary style, reminiscent of Blackmore's earlier works, while also adapting to the more modern themes of loss, heroism, and the effects ... Read more

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  • Landsman Hay

    by Robert Hay ...
    Series series Seafarers' Voices
    A Royal Navy sailor recounts his adventuresome life at sea in this colorful memoir offering a rare look at early nineteenth century naval life.In 1803, at the age of fourteen, Robert Hay ran away from home to join the Royal Navy. For the next eight years, he experienced the trials and tribulations of a sailor's life. Intelligent and capable, he served a series of officers, all of whom helped ... Read more

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  • The Footprints in the Snow and Other Stories

    by H.F.W. Tatham ...
    Series series Black Heath Gothic, Sensation and Supernatural
    Written during the Edwardian period, these seventeen stories, fables and parables were composed for the entertainment and instruction of its author's pupils at Eton college. Each uses supernatural and fantastic elements to illuminate their author's Christian belief in the endurance of light and morality in even the darkest of places and situations. The volume also includes a memoir of the author ... Read more

    $1.33 USD