Farallon: Shipwreck and Survival on the Alaska Shore [Hardcover]

Steve K. Lloyd (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Washington State Univ Pr (August 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874221935
• ISBN-13: 978-0874221930
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,449,988 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A survival narrative that is not to be missed!, December 24, 2000

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This review is from: Farallon: Shipwreck and Survival on the Alaska Shore (Hardcover)

There have been a number of recent books published about disaster and survival in cold places, and Farallon: Shipwreck and Survival on the Alaska Shore is among the best. The Farallon was a wooden steamship that sunk in Alaska in 1910, and this book is the story of the men who were aboard as passengers and crew, and how they survived being cast away in the barren wilderness in midwinter.

The author provides plenty of background on the various mariners and ships that played a part in the events that unfolded while pacing the narrative in a very compelling manner. Lloyd's research (which was clearly extensive) is well-documented, unlike other "true adventure" books I've read where the reader is never sure what actually happened, and what parts represent the author's artistic license.

I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in history or shipwrecks, and especially to those readers who enjoy a well-told story of man's strength and resolve in times of incredible adversity!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very exciting story about shipwreck and survival, June 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Farallon: Shipwreck and Survival on the Alaska Shore (Paperback)

I found out about this book on the Web .............., and I'm really glad I bought it! This is a gripping tale, one that you'll find hard to put down once you begin. The author succeeds admirably in making his readers feel that they're living through the shipwreck, the cold winter camp, and then the horrible trip in a little boat to seek rescue. It's hard to believe that these men actually managed to survive their ordeal, but this book, Farallon : Shipwreck and Survival on the Alaska Shore, really portrays the kind of courage and stamina that it takes to come through alive. I was glad that I had a nice warm home in which to sit and read this one!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great shipwreck story!, June 1, 2000

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Mark McDowell - See all my reviews

This review is from: Farallon: Shipwreck and Survival on the Alaska Shore (Paperback)

I read every shipwreck story I can get my hands on, and this one ranks right up at the top of my list! The author has captured the excitement and heartbreak perfectly; I felt like I was living the adventure right there with the men on the Farallon. This book makes an excellent addition to my collection. Also, there is a Web site with more information about this book and Steve Lloyd's next shipwreck adventure, which I'm eager to get my hands on! ( ).