The Unlikely Voyage of Jack De Crow: A Mirror Odyssey from North Wales to the Black Sea |
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A.J. Mackinnon
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Pages: 352 (Paperback)
ISBN: 1574091522
Pub: Sheridan House
Pub date: 2006-07-01
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 44363
Reader Reviews:
Only Sandy Mackinnon........... (0/0 people found this helpful)
As a student at Ellesmere College when Sandy Mackinnon was there, it is lovely to be reminded in such a tangiable way of the joy he found in adventure, drama and words. He always treated us as the adults we so wanted to be and with the same respect that he afforded to the other masters at college which, in a traditional public school, was a rare treat. It is this approach to life and people that shines so brightly through every page of this adventure and, to be able to put them into context with my knowledge of the man, I have laughed til my sides hurt, cried, giggled and marvelled at the achievement of this man and his beloved mirror. Even without the knowledge of the author and many of the places he visited, he is a consumate story teller weaving classic literature with beer and wine induced tales of hilarious mishaps and fortunate encounters. All credit to you Sir for a wonderful story and the hardest laughs I've had for a long time. God speed on your journies!!
A Modern Masterpiece (0/0 people found this helpful)
A joyous tale of a glorious journey. Read this book and be glad that you're alive.
A riveting read (0/0 people found this helpful)
I don't know what it is about Kiwis but they seem to have a talent for brilliant adventures.
His journey in a Mirror dinghy across England was fantastic, the places he visits and people he meets are all driven by the fact he is on the water. His trip across the channel is madness but opens a whole new adventure across mainland Europe
I couldn't put this book down.
Beautiful book about people and waterways across Europe (4/4 people found this helpful)
This book is beautifully written and a pleasure to read. The tale is extraordinary and kept me enthralled right to the end. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone but if you have any sense of adventure or love of boats then it is inspirational.
You are very unlikely to regret buying this book.
A great read! (4/4 people found this helpful)
This is without doubt one of the best books I have ever read. SO difficult to put down, very entertaining. Don't worry if you don't like sailing, just buy it if you like reading and laughing at the same time!
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