Re: [Paddlewise] PaddleWise V1 #708

From: <Bhansen97_at_aol.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 08:46:43 EDT
RE: Chris Duff's circumnavigation of Ireland, 1996 - The book is now 
available, title "On Celtic Tides" ISBN #0-312-205089. I saw his presentation 
at the LL Bean kayak symposium last July, and bought the book there. 

Even for those who have heard the talk and seen the slides, the book is 
fascinating, and adds significantly to the whole story. It also gives some 
further insight into Chris' spiritual connection to the paddling, to the sea, 
and to Ireland.

The descriptions of the sea and the weather, the paddling difficulties, are 
the best-written parts of his story, in my opinion. While I wouldn't consider 
it one of the best books I've ever read, it is one of the best *travelogues* 
I've read. I think anyone who has an interest in paddling, and many who don't 
share that interest, will enjoy the book tremendously.

Bill Hansen
timorous owner of a yum-yum yellow Romany and a whitecap-white Seguin

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