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Tamata And The Alliance
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This Fascinating Memoir Spans The Time From Moitessier'S Magical Childhood In Vietnam To Months Before His Death, Is A Beautifully Written Saga Of Physical Adventure And Spiritual Growth.Born In The French Indochina In 1925, Bernard Moitessier Grew Up Astride Two Culturesfrench And Vietnamesein A Turbulent Era That Moved Dramatically From Peace To War. Imprisoned During The Japanese Occupation, He Was Later Drafted To Fight The Viet Minh In A French War That Foreshadowed America'S Own Vietnam Involvement Two Decades Later.Tamata Tells How The 25Yearold Moitessier Left Vietnam To Answer The Call Of The Sea. He Led The Life Of A Seagypsy, Wandering The Indian Ocean, The South Atlantic, And The Caribbean, Learning The Ways Of Boats And The Sea And Surviving Two Catastrophic Shipwrecks. His Greatest Sailing Adventures Followed, The Tahitialicante Passage And His Ten Month Roundtheworld Solo Voyage In 1969 When He Withdrew From The Golden Globe Race And Sailed On To Tahiti.Moitessier Then Spent Three Years On A Remote Atoll In The Tuamotu Archipelago. Called Tamata (Try It!) By His Tuamotu Friends, He Built A Polynesianstyle House, Planted Coconut Trees, And Gradually Transformed The Sunblasted Coral Into A Speck Of Green In The Middle Of The South Pacific.After Living In The United States, He Spent The Last Years Of His Life In France. He Is Buried In A Small Fishing Village In Brittany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Tamata and the Alliance'? A: 'Tamata and the Alliance' explores the life journey of Bernard Moitessier, focusing on his magical childhood in Vietnam and his adventures at sea, highlighting themes of physical adventure and spiritual growth.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The author of 'Tamata and the Alliance' is Bernard Moitessier, who was a renowned sailor and writer.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Tamata and the Alliance' is listed as a used book in good condition, which means it may show signs of wear but remains fully readable.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Tamata and the Alliance' contains 400 pages, providing an in-depth look into the author's life and adventures.
- Q: When was 'Tamata and the Alliance' published? A: 'Tamata and the Alliance' was published on January 25, 1995.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is a hardcover edition, which typically provides greater durability compared to paperback versions.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: 'Tamata and the Alliance' is suitable for readers interested in memoirs, sailing adventures, and cultural stories from Vietnam and the South Pacific.
- Q: What languages is the book available in? A: 'Tamata and the Alliance' is available in English, and its original language is French.
- Q: Can this book be a good gift for someone interested in sailing? A: Yes, 'Tamata and the Alliance' would make a thoughtful gift for anyone interested in sailing, adventure, or memoirs of personal growth.
- Q: What other works has Bernard Moitessier written? A: Bernard Moitessier has written several other works, including 'The Long Way' and 'Sailing to the Reefs,' which also focus on his sailing experiences and philosophy.