Author: DAVISON, ANN
Title: My Ship Is So Small
Description: London: The Popular Book Club, 1957. First Edition. Original boards. Browning throughout text block. Slight soiling to edges. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners & bumping to corners. Dustjacket: slightly discoloured. Slight wear to margins, flaps & corners & chipping to head spine. ; With plates. Browning throughout text block. Slight soiling to edges. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners & bumping to corners. Dustjacket: slightly discoloured. Slight wear to margins, flaps & corners & chipping to head spine. ; 18.8 x 12.4 x 2.8 cms; 279 pages; My Ship Is So Small is Ann Davison’s compelling 1956 memoir chronicling her historic solo transatlantic voyage—the first ever completed by a woman. Sailing alone aboard her 23-foot wooden sloop Felicity Ann, Davison departed from Plymouth in May 1952 and arrived in Dominica in January 1953, later continuing on to New York. The journey was not only a nautical milestone but also a deeply personal quest for healing and self-discovery, following the tragic loss of her husband in a previous sailing accident. Davison’s account is marked by raw honesty and vivid detail. She describes the physical and emotional toll of her voyage, including severe seasickness, sleep deprivation, and the constant threat of storms. Without modern navigation tools or self-steering equipment, she relied on celestial navigation and sheer determination to cross the Atlantic. Her writing captures both the terror and the beauty of life at sea, from battling gales to witnessing serene sunsets. Beyond its adventurous narrative, the book offers profound reflections on resilience and the human spirit. Davison’s journey was as much about conquering inner fears as it was about overcoming external challenges. Her story continues to inspire readers and sailors alike, serving as a testament to courage and perseverance. Though out of print for many years, My Ship Is So Small remains a significant work in maritime literature, offering insights into solo sailing and personal transformation.. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket .
Keywords: Women 1950s Stories Oceans Grief Boats
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Title: My Ship Is So Small
Description: London: The Popular Book Club, 1957. First Edition. Original boards. Browning throughout text block. Slight soiling to edges. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners & bumping to corners. Dustjacket: slightly discoloured. Slight wear to margins, flaps & corners & chipping to head spine. ; With plates. Browning throughout text block. Slight soiling to edges. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners & bumping to corners. Dustjacket: slightly discoloured. Slight wear to margins, flaps & corners & chipping to head spine. ; 18.8 x 12.4 x 2.8 cms; 279 pages; My Ship Is So Small is Ann Davison’s compelling 1956 memoir chronicling her historic solo transatlantic voyage—the first ever completed by a woman. Sailing alone aboard her 23-foot wooden sloop Felicity Ann, Davison departed from Plymouth in May 1952 and arrived in Dominica in January 1953, later continuing on to New York. The journey was not only a nautical milestone but also a deeply personal quest for healing and self-discovery, following the tragic loss of her husband in a previous sailing accident. Davison’s account is marked by raw honesty and vivid detail. She describes the physical and emotional toll of her voyage, including severe seasickness, sleep deprivation, and the constant threat of storms. Without modern navigation tools or self-steering equipment, she relied on celestial navigation and sheer determination to cross the Atlantic. Her writing captures both the terror and the beauty of life at sea, from battling gales to witnessing serene sunsets. Beyond its adventurous narrative, the book offers profound reflections on resilience and the human spirit. Davison’s journey was as much about conquering inner fears as it was about overcoming external challenges. Her story continues to inspire readers and sailors alike, serving as a testament to courage and perseverance. Though out of print for many years, My Ship Is So Small remains a significant work in maritime literature, offering insights into solo sailing and personal transformation.. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket .
Keywords: Women 1950s Stories Oceans Grief Boats
Price: GBP 24.00 = appr. US$ 34.27 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 63316
- Book number: 63316
See more books from our catalog: Memoir