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Dhow of the Monsoon: From Zanzibar to Oman In the Wake of Sindbad, A Memoir of a Man's Adventure in His Youth

Dhow of the Monsoon: From Zanzibar to Oman In the Wake of Sindbad, A Memoir of a Man's Adventure in His Youth

William H. Holden
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Intrigued to learn that fleets of dhows have sailed the Indian Ocean with the monsoon winds for thousands of years aand still sail today, a the author flies to Zanzibar. He boards Harisagar, a throwback to the Dark Ages. It has no motor, no radio, no lifejackets, no running lights. He is the lone passenger of seven Hindustani Moslems. For many days Harisagar plows sun-flashing seas and courses nighttime seas ablaze with phosphorescence, following Sindbadas wake from Zanzibar a thousand years ago. The wind dies, and for three days the voyagers swelter in helpless immobility. The wind blows again, escalating into a frightening storm. Teak timbers creak and groan. The author shudders as he recalls a warning letter: aWhenever there is really rough weather, a great number of dhows are lost.a At last Harisagar jams into a port in Oman, conquering the ocean once more. Salaam aleikum, gallant shipmates
Pages
211
Format
Paperback
Publisher
PublishAmerica
Release
February 06, 2004
ISBN
1413739326
ISBN 13
9781413739329

Dhow of the Monsoon: From Zanzibar to Oman In the Wake of Sindbad, A Memoir of a Man's Adventure in His Youth

William H. Holden
0/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
Intrigued to learn that fleets of dhows have sailed the Indian Ocean with the monsoon winds for thousands of years aand still sail today, a the author flies to Zanzibar. He boards Harisagar, a throwback to the Dark Ages. It has no motor, no radio, no lifejackets, no running lights. He is the lone passenger of seven Hindustani Moslems. For many days Harisagar plows sun-flashing seas and courses nighttime seas ablaze with phosphorescence, following Sindbadas wake from Zanzibar a thousand years ago. The wind dies, and for three days the voyagers swelter in helpless immobility. The wind blows again, escalating into a frightening storm. Teak timbers creak and groan. The author shudders as he recalls a warning letter: aWhenever there is really rough weather, a great number of dhows are lost.a At last Harisagar jams into a port in Oman, conquering the ocean once more. Salaam aleikum, gallant shipmates
Pages
211
Format
Paperback
Publisher
PublishAmerica
Release
February 06, 2004
ISBN
1413739326
ISBN 13
9781413739329

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