A Race Too Far: The Tragic Story of Donald Crowhurst and the 1968 Round-The-World Race

by Chris Eakin

Book Overview

The true story of the tragic round-the-world yacht race - now the subject of The Mercy, starring Colin Firth and Rachel Weisz

In 1968, the Sunday Times organised the Golden Globe race-an incredible test of endurance never before attempted-a round the world yacht race that must be completed single-handed and non-stop.

This remarkable challenge inspired those daring to enter-with or without sailing experience. A...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1785034502
• ISBN13: 9781785034503
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: Ebury Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.0" x 7.7"