London, England: Michael Joseph, 2002. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Signed and inscribed by the author, Ellen MacArthur, on the title page as follows: "Jim,/good sea, good/wind,good day!/ go for it!/Ellen/" Volume itself has blue covers with sharp gilt lettering on the spine. 395 pages, including an index, just a touch of wear at the head and tail of the spine and at corners. Dust jacket is protected in an archival quality Brodart cover. A quite nice copy; available for immediate shipment, carefully packed in a box.

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When Ellen finished the Vendee Globe, yachting's toughest race aged just 24 the nation took her to it's heart. The depth of the affection for Ellen is extraordinary - she makes people feel like they can do anything!This is her story, written intrue Ellen style, in her own words, without the help of a ghost writer.Passionate, dramatic and and deeply affecting, her story will move and inspire all who read it.

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Bookseller: James Lasseter, Jr. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0009430
Title: Taking On the World
Author: MacArthur, Ellen
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
ISBN 10: 0718145259
ISBN 13: 9780718145255
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Place of Publication: London, England
Date Published: 2002
Keywords: Sailing. Vendee Globe. Circumnavigate the Globe. Sailboat Racing. Taking on the World. MacArthur, Ellen. Kingfisher.

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