Learning the ropes
by Eric Newby
- ISBN
- 0719556368
Learning the ropes is a windjammers, travel book by Eric Newby.
About this book
In 1938, Eric Newby signed on as an apprentice on the four-masted barque "Moshulu" for a round-the-world voyage to carry grain to Europe from the Australian wheat belt. In this book, Newby looks back to his young self and his days on board "Moshulu".
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What genre is Learning the ropes?+
Learning the ropes is a Windjammers, Travel, Journeys, Seafaring life book.
What is Learning the ropes about?+
In 1938, Eric Newby signed on as an apprentice on the four-masted barque "Moshulu" for a round-the-world voyage to carry grain to Europe from the Australian wheat belt. In this book, Newby looks back to his young self and his days on board "Moshulu".
Who wrote Learning the ropes?+
Learning the ropes was written by Eric Newby.