The Voyage Alone in the Yawl "Rob Roy" (ePub)
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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Voyage Alone in the Yawl "Rob Roy"" by John MacGregor. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for...
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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Voyage Alone in the Yawl "Rob Roy"" by John MacGregor. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Autoren-Porträt von John Macgregor
John MacGregor, often considered a pioneer of modern recreational boating, was a notable British waterman and adventurer born on January 24, 1825, in Gravesend, Kent, England. His seminal work, 'The Voyage Alone in the Yawl "Rob Roy"' published in 1867, documents his daring solo voyage in a small boat across the English Channel and through the rivers and canals of Europe. This work is not merely a travelogue, it is an enduring testament to the spirit of adventure and the profound experiences of solitary travel. MacGregor's attention to detail and lyrical prose captured the imagination of the Victorian public and inspired a wave of 'canoeing' fervor across Britain and beyond. His writing style is immersive, combining meticulous navigational records with evocative, often poetic, descriptions of the landscapes he encountered. MacGregor's influence extended beyond literature; he founded the Royal Canoe Club in 1866, further promoting canoeing as a sport. He was a philanthropist and a social reformer, advocating for the betterment of public health and urban green spaces. MacGregor's contribution to outdoor recreation and travel literature is profound, influencing generations of adventurers to undertake similar voyages in search of the serenity and challenge that he so eloquently chronicled in his groundbreaking work.
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- Autor: John Macgregor
- 2022, 188 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: DigiCat
- ISBN-10:
- ISBN-13: 8596547253211
- Erscheinungsdatum: 04.09.2022
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