Erebus

The Story of a Ship

(Author) Michael Palin
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Made in Wales -- Magnetic north -- Magnetic south -- Far-off shores -- "Our southern home"--"Farther south than any (known) human being has been" -- Dancing with the captains -- "Pilgrims of the ocean" -- "Such a wretched place as this you never saw" -- "Three years from Gillingham" -- Homeward bound -- "So little now remains to be done" -- North by north-west -- No signal -- The truth -- Life and death -- The inuit story -- Resurrection.

Information
Publisher:
Cornerstone
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781784758578
Publish year:
2019
Publish date:
May 30, 2019

Michael Palin

Michael Palin is a British comedian, actor, writer, and television presenter best known for his work with the comedy group Monty Python. He has also achieved acclaim as a travel writer and documentarian, producing numerous travel documentaries for the BBC.

Palin's writing style is characterized by wit, humor, and keen observations of the places he visits. His most famous work is the travelogue series "Around the World in 80 Days," in which he traveled around the world without using aircraft.

Palin has made significant contributions to the genre of travel writing, bringing his unique blend of humor and insight to audiences around the world. His work has inspired many to explore new destinations and cultures, and he continues to be a beloved figure in both the worlds of comedy and travel writing.

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