The Story
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Book: Fair
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Pages: Tanning and foxing
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Condition remarks: Faded spine.
This gripping non-fiction account chronicles Dr. Alain Bombard's audacious 1952 solo transatlantic voyage, undertaken in a small inflatable boat to demonstrate the viability of survival at sea without conventional provisions. The Bombard Story details his groundbreaking experiment, where he subsisted on raw fish, plankton, and seawater, challenging established notions of maritime survival. The narrative presents a compelling blend of scientific inquiry and personal endurance, illustrating the human spirit's capacity to overcome extreme adversity. Bombard's meticulous observations and innovative techniques for sustaining life in the open ocean instruct readers on the principles of self-reliance and adaptation. This remarkable work stands as a testament to human ingenuity and a vital resource for understanding the limits of survival.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded spine.
This gripping non-fiction account chronicles Dr. Alain Bombard's audacious 1952 solo transatlantic voyage, undertaken in a small inflatable boat to demonstrate the viability of survival at sea without conventional provisions. The Bombard Story details his groundbreaking experiment, where he subsisted on raw fish, plankton, and seawater, challenging established notions of maritime survival. The narrative presents a compelling blend of scientific inquiry and personal endurance, illustrating the human spirit's capacity to overcome extreme adversity. Bombard's meticulous observations and innovative techniques for sustaining life in the open ocean instruct readers on the principles of self-reliance and adaptation. This remarkable work stands as a testament to human ingenuity and a vital resource for understanding the limits of survival.
