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The Strange Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst

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Book Synopsis: In early 1968, desperate entrepreneur Donald Crowhurst was trying to sell a nautical navigation device he had developed when he saw that the Sunday Times would be sponsoring the Golden Globe Race, the first ever solo, round-the-world sailing competition. An avid amateur sailor, Crowhurst sensed a marketing opportunity and shocked the world by entering the competition using an untested trimaran of his own design. Shock soon turned to amazement when he quickly took the lead, checking in by radio message from locations far ahead of his seasoned competitors.

But on July 10, 1969, roughly eight months after he had sailed from England--and less than two weeks from his expected triumphant return--his wife was informed that his boat, the Teignmouth Electron, had been discovered drifting quietly, abandoned in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Crowhurst was missing, assumed drowned. How did he come to such an end when his race had begun with such incredible promise?

In this masterpiece of investigative journalism, Nicholas Tomalin and Ron Hall reconstruct one of the greatest modern stories of one man's descent into self-delusion, public deception, and madness. Based on in-depth interviews with Crowhurst's family and friends, combined with gripping excerpts from his logbooks that revealed (among other things) he had been falsifying his locations all along, Tomalin and Hall paint an unforgettable, haunting portrait of a complex, deeply troubled man and his final fateful journey.

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Experience the gripping and astonishing true story of Donald Crowhurst's ill-fated voyage with "The Strange Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst". This mesmerizing tale will take you on a thrilling journey through the world of solo, round-the-world sailing competitions. Crowhurst's participation in the Golden Globe Race will leave you in awe as he defied the odds and took the lead, outshining his seasoned competitors. Discover the secrets behind his mysterious disappearance and unravel the fascinating layers of self-delusion, public deception, and madness that defined his ill-fated journey.

Immerse yourself in the world of investigative journalism with Nicholas Tomalin and Ron Hall as they meticulously reconstruct Crowhurst's descent into darkness. Through in-depth interviews with Crowhurst's family and friends, coupled with gripping excerpts from his logbooks, the authors unveil shocking revelations. Discovered to have falsified his locations throughout the race, Crowhurst's story is a haunting testimony to the complexities of the human mind.

Don't miss out on this captivating masterpiece filled with suspense, intrigue, and tragedy. "The Strange Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst" is the perfect read for sailing enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone looking for a remarkable true story filled with unexpected twists and turns. Get your copy today and embark on a journey you won't soon forget.

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