A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: The riveting account of a harrowing month spent stranded at sea--an incredible story of one man's struggle and bravery.Steven Callahan shares his dramatic tale of survival at sea in this undeniable seafaring classic.
256 Pages
Travel, Essays & Travelogues

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About the Book

When Callahan's small sloop sank west of the Canary Islands, he found himself adrift in the Atlantic in a five-foot raft, with only enough food and water for 18 days. For 76 days he drifted 1800 miles, the only man in history to survive more than a month alone at sea in an inflatable raft.

Book Synopsis

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: The riveting account of a harrowing month spent stranded at sea--an incredible story of one man's struggle and bravery.

Steven Callahan shares his dramatic tale of survival at sea in this undeniable seafaring classic. His engrossing firsthand account reveals how he survived more than a month alone at sea, fighting for his life in an inflatable raft after his small sloop capsized only six days out. "Utterly absorbing" (Newsweek), Adrift is a must-have for any adventure library.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.34 Inches (H) x 5.62 Inches (W) x .63 Inches (D)

Weight: .59 Pounds

Suggested Age: 14 Years

Number of Pages: 256

Genre: Travel

Sub-Genre: Essays & Travelogues

Publisher: Harper Paperbacks

Format: Paperback

Author: Steven Callahan

Language: English

Street Date: October 17, 2002

TCIN: 53755849

UPC: 9780618257324

Item Number (DPCI): 248-02-3226

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: Who is the author of this seafaring classic?

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A: The author of this seafaring classic is Steven Callahan.
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Q: How long did Callahan drift at sea?

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A: Steven Callahan drifted for 76 days after his sloop sank.
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Q: What happened to Callahan's small sloop?

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A: Callahan's small sloop sank while he was west of the Canary Islands.
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Q: What is the genre of this book?

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A: The genre of this book is Travel, specifically under the sub-genre of Essays & Travelogues.
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