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Also in 1965, he published his first book, a sense of where you are, with farrar, straus and giroux, and in the years since, he has written nearly 30 books. Writer accompanied a merchant mariner named george anderson. Stella lykes, on a fortytwoday journey from charleston down the pacific coast of south america. Use clicknship to pay for postage and print a shipping label from your printer. How to travel by cargo ship, with many advantages for those who love the freedom and adventure of cruising the high seas, free from crowds.
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