Shipwrecks off the East Coast
 

Book Information

  • Series: Amazing Stories
  • Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
  • Publication Date: 12 May 2009
  • Copyright Year: 2009
  • ISBN: 9781552774151
  • Edition: 2
  • Replaced By: Shipwrecks Off the East Coast
  • Page Count: 136
  • Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"
  • Interest ages: 11-18

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Shipwrecks off the East Coast

Harrowing Tales of Rescue and Disaster

by Carmel Vivier

The stories of nine ill-fated ships are told in this exciting collection of shipwreck tales, which feature hope and despair, triumph and catastrophe.

Some ships, it seems, are ill-fated. Misfortune and disaster follow these unfortunate vessels wherever they go. The stories of nine such ships are told in this exciting collection of shipwreck tales, which feature hope and despair, triumph and catastrophe.

About the Author

Carmel Vivier is an author and journalist living near Saint John, New Brunswick. Her writing, which has been published in magazines in Canada and the United States, covers topics in a number of fields, including history, business, law, photojournalism, and travel and tourism - to mention a few. She is an avid photographer and loves to travel, hike, and sail.


Subjects (BISAC)

HISTORY / Canada / General

Subjects

Local Interest: Disasters and Shipwrecks

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