When Tristan Jones was discharged from the Navy, and told he was physically unfit for more seagoing, he got hold of a small craft, Cresswell, which he converted to a cruising ketch and started sailing. Determined to sail further north than anyone else, Jones set out for Iceland, accompanied only by his dog, Nelson. Jones spent two winters full of continuous suspense and danger in this bleak polar region.
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...a classic tale ranking with the greatest seafaring adventures. -- Western Morning News, August 1996
...one of the classic sea tales of all times. -- Sailing Inland & Offshore, April 1996
Another magnificent tale of derring-do from the indomitable Welsh adventurer....As one critic put it: 'Ice! is to the wide waters of the world what the exploits of that other Jones chap, Indiana, is to the wide screen...only for real! -- Yachting World, 1996
His tales are richly illuminated with nautical history, explanations of the role of craft as diverse as the Norwegian knarr and the Eskimo umiak. "I had always been conscious that I was a direct link between the past centuries of sail-in-trade and the future, when sail will come into its own again. I can't wait for the oil wells to run dry," he wrote.
...one of the classic sea tales of all times. -- Sailing Inland & Offshore, April 1996
Another magnificent tale of derring-do from the indomitable Welsh adventurer....As one critic put it: 'Ice! is to the wide waters of the world what the exploits of that other Jones chap, Indiana, is to the wide screen...only for real! -- Yachting World, 1996
His tales are richly illuminated with nautical history, explanations of the role of craft as diverse as the Norwegian knarr and the Eskimo umiak. "I had always been conscious that I was a direct link between the past centuries of sail-in-trade and the future, when sail will come into its own again. I can't wait for the oil wells to run dry," he wrote.
We can only hope that when the oil wells do run dry there will be someone who has Tristan Jones' wit, wisdom and the skill to convey both to future generations of readers of salty stories. -- Classic Boat, February 1996
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Read this one first and your hooked!!!,
By seadart@bellsouth.net (Lake Lanier, Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews
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While this is not the first of Tristan's books, it should be the first one that you read. It really is the story that starts it all. When a close friend, Capt N., introduced me to Tristan, this was the book he gave me. I will never be able to thank him enough. From the very start, he grabs you, takes you hostage, and throws you down below. With you as a involved observer and Nelson, his one eyed three legged dog, Tristan Jones will fill you and chill you with his voyage to THE ARTIC!!!
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By C.R Du Bruyn (Alberton, Gauteng South Africa) - See all my reviews
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I have recently started reading books on the ocean & sailing authored by crusty old sea dogs.New to this genre I had no idea what to expect...However I was absolutely spellbound!!Tristans writing is colourful & entertaining, emotional yet humerous.I highly reccommend to anyone looking to pass some time.WARNING..This ebook could very well consume youre waking hours until completed.Love & Light
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The Very Best of Tristan Jones Many Great Books,
By kknighto@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us (Seattle) - See all my reviews
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I have every single book of Tristan's, and Ice! has always been my favorite. Incredible description of the land and sea and emotions of his experiences in the far north years and years ago. His strength and courage (and humour!) have helped and inspired me most of my adult life. Though Tristan passed away four years ago I always remember him on this date, May 8, his birthday. Happy birthday, Tristan Jones!
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