The Gathering Wind: Hurricane Sandy, the Sailing Ship Bounty, and a Courageous Rescue at Sea

by Gregory A. Freeman

Book Overview

In October 2012, a replica of the famous HMS Bounty , an eighteenth-century tall sailing ship, was on a collision course with a storm that would become the largest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic-a clash that would prove dramatic, tragic, perplexing, and ultimately one of the most unforgettable stories of Superstorm Sandy. ? Crewed by an eclectic team of seafarers, the Bounty was led by Robin Walbridge, their highly respected captain with...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451465768
• ISBN13: 9780451465764
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: New American Library
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.4" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher