In "Vacation Adventures on a Cargo Ship," Adrian Peetoom recounts his voyages aboard the container ships "Ville d'Aquarius" and "Sydney Star," Adrian and his wife, Johanna, had long been fascinated by cargo ship travel as a way to journey to foreign ports at a much more reasonable cost than the trips offered by large cruise ship companies. After Adrian retired from his publishing career, the couple embarked on two voyages. What Adrian and Johanna experienced will fascinate armchair travellers and those who may be interested in investigating container ship travel for themselves.
Peetoom's love of the sea informs his narrative, which is in many ways a spiritual, as well as a physical, journey. He reflects on his maritime heritage, instilled in him as a child in his Dutch homeland, and on the significant role his country played as a colonial merchant power.
"Vacation Adventures on a Cargo Ship" includes an appendix with helpful tips and booking information for those readers inspired by thebook to make further inquiries about container ship travel.
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In "Vacation Adventures on a Cargo Ship," Adrian Peetoom recounts his voyages aboard the container ships "Ville d'Aquarius" and "Sydney Star," Adrian and his wife, Johanna, had long been fascinated by cargo ship travel as a way to journey to foreign ports at a much more reasonable cost than the trips offered by large cruise ship companies. After Adrian retired from his publishing career, the couple embarked on two voyages. What Adrian and Johanna experienced will fascinate armchair travellers and those who may be interested in investigating container ship travel for themselves.
Peetoom's love of the sea informs his narrative, which is in many ways a spiritual, as well as a physical, journey. He reflects on his maritime heritage, instilled in him as a child in his Dutch homeland, and on the significant role his country played as a colonial merchant power.
"Vacation Adventures on a Cargo Ship" includes an appendix with helpful tips and booking information for those readers inspired by thebook to make further inquiries about container ship travel.
Imprint | Fifth House Publishers |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | February 2008 |
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First published | October 2008 |
Authors | Adrian Peetoom |
Dimensions | 226 x 150 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 236 |
Edition | illustrated edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-897252-28-4 |
Barcode | 9781897252284 |
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LSN | 1-897252-28-5 |