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The Perfect Storm

A True Story of Men Against the Sea

by Sebastian Junger · 1997 · 248 pages

Phil Jackson
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About This Book

A non-fiction account of the 1991 'Perfect Storm' that hit the North Atlantic, focusing on the doomed crew of the swordfishing boat Andrea Gail. The narrative explores the rare meteorological factors that created the disaster alongside the history of the Gloucester fishing industry. It provides a technical and human perspective on survival and the lethal power of the ocean.

Book Details

Published

1997

Pages

248

Language

en

ISBN

9780393337013

Awards & Recognition

Alex Award (1998)

Audiobook Available

9h 25m
Narrated by Richard M. Davidson

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