SURVIVOR
by Michael Greenwald
Caught in the eye of
a hurricane, sudden disaster in the night; attacked by killer whales; shipwrecked
in the dead of winter on an Alaskan Island; these are just a few of the
adventures described in this book, a boat disaster anthology so gripping
you won’t be able to put it down. Portrayed in chilling detail are
the stories of people who have survived, including the Baileys (Staying
Alive), the Robertsons (Survive the Savage Sea), and Steve Callahan (Adrift).
Stark photos of castaways, daring rescues, and scenes of disaster bring
these true stories to life.
In addition, Survivor
provides sea survival advice that may save your life one day. It
covers survival craft, fishing, sharks,emergency medicine, and food and
water. You’ll discover what to do when adrift on tropical seas or
when marooned on a desert island. Learn how to survive emersion in
cold water, send emergency transmissions, abandon ship, and navigate a
lifeboat. It is written by one of America’s most experienced sailors,
and edited by two of the world’s best known castaways. SC, 1995,
624 pages. SW 2.6 lbs
SURVIVOR