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Racundra's First Cruise

Arthur Ransome

Edition:	2015
Format:	Paperback
Size:	235 x 150 mm

£17⁹⁹

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A Timeless Tale of Baltic Sailing

Arthur Ransome's captivating account of Racundra's maiden voyage across Northern Europe.

Embark on a classic maritime adventure with Arthur Ransome's Racundra's First Cruise. This narrative chronicles the maiden voyage of Ransome's cherished yacht, Racundra, as he sails through the Baltic Sea in 1922, offering readers an intimate glimpse into early 20th-century seafaring life.

Highlights of the Voyage

Authentic Narrative: Experience the journey from Riga, Latvia, to Helsinki, Finland, via the Moon Sound and Tallinn, Estonia, capturing the essence of Baltic sailing routes.
Original Illustrations: Features Ransome's maps and photographs, providing visual context to the voyage and enriching the storytelling.
Historical Insight: Offers a window into post-World War I Europe, reflecting the geopolitical landscape and maritime culture of the era.
Enhanced Edition: Includes an introduction by Brian Hammett, presenting unpublished writings, essays, and photographs that shed light on Ransome's sailing experiences and the creation of Racundra.

About the Author

Arthur Ransome (1884–1967) was an English author and journalist, renowned for his Swallows and Amazons series. Beyond children's literature, Ransome was an avid sailor and foreign correspondent, with a profound passion for maritime adventures that inspired much of his writing.

Critical Acclaim

"One of the most popular sailing yarns ever written." – The Independent

"Ransome has managed to get a true yachtsman's enthusiasm into his pages, and his readers will enjoy his vivid account of steering with a defective compass and his frank confession that he went to sleep at the tiller." – The Observer