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Book Review of Sailing Home: A Story of a Childhood at Sea

Sailing Home: A Story of a Childhood at Sea
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"Based on the journal kept by Captain Madsen and his daughter Ena, the story of this seafaring family is brought to life for modern children by Gloria and Ted Rand. Culminating in a dramatic Chrismas Eve storm at sea, this is at once a rousing adventure and an intriguing look at a unique lifestyle that wil fascinate yound and old alike." Set in the 1800s.