Tristan Jones unveiled
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Tristan Jones was probably the most successful sailing writer of the twentieth century. Most of his fans suspected he stretched the truth a bit in his tales, but a new biography by Anthony Dalton, reveals that in fact truth had little bearing in his writing because he firmly believed that for him the way to success as an author was in writing tales of adventure based on his experiences rather than his actual experiences.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2003
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The exile
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Herbert, who wrote under the pen name of Frank Forester, was the first outdoor writer in America. He wrote books, instructional materials and magazine articles. His most popular book was 'The Warwick Woodlands.' Herbert was exiled to America for reasons that are unclear.
Publication Name: Field & Stream (West ed.)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 8755-8610
Year: 1996
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"Waving" the requirements
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Several gifted 19th century scientists, including Julius Mayer and Charles Darwin, began their research during sea voyages. Such writers as Richard Henry Dana, Herman Melville and Joseph Conrad were also influenced by their experiences at sea.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1992
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