Around the World by Freighter

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Have you ever dreamed of traveling around the world? Do you wonder what life on board a freighter is like? What do I do all day? Do I fit the psychological profile of a freighter traveler? What kind of electric plug do I need? What is it like to be on the bridge and watch the captain and pilot maneuver our ship into port? Do they speak English? Will I get seasick?
Around the World by Freighter tells you all this and so much more in day-by-day...
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Have you ever dreamed of traveling around the world? Do you wonder what life on board a freighter is like? What do I do all day? Do I fit the psychological profile of a freighter traveler? What kind of electric plug do I need? What is it like to be on the bridge and watch the captain and pilot maneuver our ship into port? Do they speak English? Will I get seasick?
Around the World by Freighter tells you all this and so much more in day-by-day detail.
Would you delight in watching a group of Polynesian women line dancing in Tahiti? How about wandering through Singapore's Chinatown at midnight? Sit back and travel hour by hour through the Panama Canal. You might prefer seeing London from a double-decker bus. Would you refuse a cabin search by a Saudi Arabian Customs official?
Around the World by Freighter travels 31,184 miles to all these locations and many more.
Have you ever wondered why we can't drink sea water? What is an antipode? If only there were a simple explanation of latitude and longitude. What does our weather look like when viewed from the moon? Did Amerigo Vespucci really discover America? What is it like to travel through the center of the earth and for that matter, where did our earth come from?
Around the World by Freighter's School Days will answer these and countless other questions.
This is a book for potential freighter travelers, armchair travelers, and anyone interested in basic facts about our world. It is a detailed, light-hearted account of a trip around the world on a modern container ship. As a bonus, on those dull days at sea, you will learn some interesting trivia about our planet. On your return home from thisworld trip you will comfortably be able to say " been there, done that, learned this. "

"This delightful wonderful story about a freighter voyage offers you much to learn about the ship, ports, oceans, and the world while leisurely navigating with Mr. Hartley. "
- Maris Freighter Cruises
Freighter Travel Club (since 1958)

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781412032278
  • Publisher: Trafford Publishing
  • Publication date: 7/1/2004
  • Pages: 182

Meet the Author



Unfortunately my biographer took the day off. Not having anyone to describe me in glowing terms, I will attempt an honest self examination.

I am an ordinary guy with an extraordinary wife. Together we have raised two superior children who in turn have raised four superb grandchildren. I had a mediocre job as a civil engineer with the State of New York for too long. I have average interests which don't include sports, movies, or golf and I don't particularly like to sit around and chat.

All in all, I'm a dull guy with one major flaw. I have a bad habit of being curious, inquiring, inquisitive, and nosy. I like to know what, where, when, why, and especially, how much. I am also cheap.

If you also lack an interest in football, films, or friends, you might think about leaving on an extended trip around the world. You may enjoy your absence, as will your friends.
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