Gone With The Wind In Madagascar: A Cruise To An Indian Ocean Paradise [Paperback]

Avril Sellars (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 18, 2001

Set sail with Avril and Don on Gone With The Wind to discover the exquisite and little-known paradise of Madagascar, lying some 300 miles off the east coast of Africa. Explore its western shores, reefs and off-lying islands. Meet its endearing people with their strange and primitive way of life. Encounter nature at its most weird and wonderful.The armchair sailor will find here an entertaining adventure yarn. The serious cruiser or traveler preparing to visit Madagascar will find much to whet the appetite and a good deal of practical information. As well as an appendix giving a background sketch of Madagascar, there is an extensive bibliography, and lists of pilot books, British and US charts, yacht charter companies and other useful contacts, including website and e-mail addresses.

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About the Author

Avril Sellars, a Scots-born South African, lives with her dentist husband, Don, aboard their yacht Gone With The Wind, a Morganocean 31 which took them from South Africa to Madagascar and back. As well as being a fluent French-speaker, Avril is, like Don, a highly qualified and experienced yachtmaster.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: IUniverse (July 18, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595192629
• ISBN-13: 978-0595192625
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 4.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,010,993 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > Travel > Africa > Madagascar & Comoros

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5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning Honesty and Dry Humor, May 19, 2003

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This review is from: Gone With The Wind In Madagascar: A Cruise To An Indian Ocean Paradise (Paperback)

Stunningly honest and full of dry humor,this tale of adventure set in the exotic paradise of Madagascar, kept me wide awake to the very last page. A Masterpiece!