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Looking for a Ship
by
John McPhee
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About this book
On one of the last American merchant ships, second mate Andy Chase and author board the S.S. Stella Lykes, captained by Paul McHenry Washburn. The 42-day journey down the Pacific coast of South America stops for freight at Cartagena, Balboa, Lima, and Guayaquil -- notorious for pirates. The crew exchange tales of disaster, stupidity, greed, generosity, and courage.
Book Details
| ISBN13 | 9780374523190 |
|---|---|
| ISBN10 | 0374523193 |
| Series/Work | OL20799995W View on OpenLibrary |
| Publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux |
| Pages | 254 |
| Language | ENG |
| Created At | January 30, 2025 |
| Updated At | January 30, 2025 |
| Last OL update | January 18, 2025 |
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