SOLITARY JOURNEY: THE THIRD VOYAGE OF THE NOVA ESPERO by Charles Violet - 1954: MARINER'S LIBRARY #45

Between 1947 and 1968, the English publisher Rupert Hart-Davis published The Mariner's Library. The library is 47 'salt-water' books, all related to sailing, adventure and exploration. Most are true stories.

I have 13 left, which I have posted individually. You can find them all under 'Maritime, Ships, Boats.'

If you'd like more than one at a reduced price, please message me.

The original owner collected the set and had the dust jackets professionally wrapped/laminated.

All of the books are the same: 5" x 7 1/2". Light blue boards. Unless otherwise noted, none of them have any shelfwear or dogears, and most have the darkening of the paper that you would expect. Unless otherwise noted, all have maps and/or photos and/or drawings. Unless otherwise noted, they appear to have been read once and are in pristine condition.

This one is Number 45: SOLITARY JOURNEY: THE THIRD VOYAGE OF THE NOVA ESPERO, by the British sailor Charles Violet. It was first published in 1954.

The Nova Espero, a 20' yawl built by the Smith brothers, had already crossed the Atlantic twice when Charles Violet decided to take her on a European voyage. He did so with today's equivalent of $500.00. He dealt with the storms and other problems you might expect, plus food poisoning and temporary blindness. But he met a lot of fascinating people and this is a very interesting story.

This copy is the 2nd edition, Mariner's Library first edition, printed in 1962. 208 pages.

Dust jacket is price-clipped.

Otherwise perfect condition.