Sole Survivors of the Sea

Sole Survivors of the Sea by Captain James E Wise Jr. Published by The Nautical & Aviation Publishing Co of America, Baltimore, MD, 1994. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. Top corner bumped, balance of book like new. 203 Pgs. ISBN 1877853291. LCCN 93-48875. Profiles of twenty-one men who overcame the odds and became sole survivors. From the Chinese sailor who spent 113 days on a raft, to the British merchant marine officer who lasted 13 frigid days while 31 or his shipmates slowly died, the author recounts the fascinating stories of individuals who struggled with and won against the awesome forces of the sea. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Description text copyright 2007 BooksForComfort. Item ID 15963.