Cruise Of The Widgeon: 700 Miles In A Ten-Ton Yawl, From Swanage To Hamburg (1876)

The Cruise Of The Widgeon is a book written by Charles E. Robinson in 1876. It is a travelogue that details the author's journey on a ten-ton yawl named Widgeon from Swanage, a coastal town in England, to Hamburg, a city in Germany. The cruise covers a distance of 700 miles, and the author provides a vivid description of the places he visited, the people he met, and the challenges he faced during the journey. The book is a fascinating account of a sailing adventure in the late 19th century and provides insights into the maritime culture and lifestyle of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in sailing, travel, and adventure.Through The Dutch Canals And The Zuyder Zee, German Ocean, And River Elbe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.