A Voyage for Madmen
Book • 2001
In 'A Voyage for Madmen', Peter Nichols chronicles the 1968 Golden Globe Race, where nine sailors embarked on a perilous solo journey around the globe.
The book delves into the sailors' motivations, their encounters with extreme weather, and the psychological toll of isolation.
Only one sailor, Robin Knox-Johnston, completed the race, while others faced tragic outcomes, including madness and death.
The book is a testament to human endurance and the allure of the sea.
The book delves into the sailors' motivations, their encounters with extreme weather, and the psychological toll of isolation.
Only one sailor, Robin Knox-Johnston, completed the race, while others faced tragic outcomes, including madness and death.
The book is a testament to human endurance and the allure of the sea.
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