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DK Readers series.
The stories of daring and bravery of single-handed sailors throughout history run side-by-side with technical information about navigation, nautical equipment, and weather. The book is careful to profile the feats of women, men, and children who are driven by the passion to sail alone. Although the sidebars sometimes distract from the main text, this is a solid introduction to the sport. Glos., ind.