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Song of the Sirens

by Ernest K. Gann

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"Song of the Sirens is rich in detail, colorful characters, and poignant insights. It is the story of one man''s love affair with the old boats he has owned or chartered. Focusing on his favorites (his 17 sirens), the book explores the fascination ma... Read more
"Song of the Sirens is rich in detail, colorful characters, and poignant insights. It is the story of one man''s love affair with the old boats he has owned or chartered. Focusing on his favorites (his 17 sirens), the book explores the fascination man has with the sea and attempts to explain the allure of the vessels he has designed to sail upon her. Like the sirens of Greek mythology who, with enchanting songs, lured by sailors to dash their ships against hidden rocks, Gann''s ships are seductresses, tempting and urging him on until he plunges forward into their purchase, unmindful of the dangers that lie ahead. And dangers there are aplenty. Less

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File size9.03 X 5.94 X 0.92 in
Print pages336
PublisherSheridan House
Publication date October 1, 2007
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9781574092547
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Ernest K. Gann
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Ernest K Gann graduated from Culver Military Academy (now Culver Academies) in 1930. He flew for American Airlines and then the US Army during World War II. He lived in Washington and wrote and publis...

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