Children's Nonfiction Social Activists
Sailing for Glory
The Story of Captain Angus Walters and the Bluenose
- Publisher
- Dundurn Press
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2006
- Category
- Social Activists, General, Sports & Recreation
- Recommended Age
- 9 to 12
- Recommended Grade
- 4 to 7
- Recommended Reading age
- 9 to 12
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459726291
- Publish Date
- Oct 2006
- List Price
- $8.99
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Description
This book tells the story of the unique bond between Captain Walters and his schooner the Bluenose. The ship is a Canadian icon and an icon of nautical competition, unbeaten between 1921 and 1939 in the races for the International Fishermans Cup. Its success galvanized a young nations national pride, and the ship remains an important symbol in Nova Scotia today. Walters skill and devotion to his ship helped the Bluenose hold off all challengers, even at the end of its illustrious career. Sailing for Glory also brings to life the danger and adventure of the life of a North Atlantic fisherman in the days of sail.
About the authors
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Allister Thompson spent his youth dividing his time between working as an editor for Toronto-based publishers and touring with a rock band. He is also the author of an alternate history sci-fi novel, The Music of the Spheres. He currently runs his own freelance editorial business out of his home in North Bay.
