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Six stories of survival -- men and women set upon by stormy seas, starvation, thirst, beasts, ghosts and their own inner demons. Based on real historical accounts the narratives are filled with the eerie poetry of island life, the exultant triumph of survival against all odds. From Florida's Bigfoot called the Skunk Ape to "the man who would not go bottom" -- a superhero who could not drown but was vulnerable on land, these stories of castaways will appeal to readers of all ages.

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Six stories of survival -- men and women set upon by stormy seas, starvation, thirst, beasts, ghosts and their own inner demons. Based on real historical accounts the narratives are filled with the eerie poetry of island life, the exultant triumph of survival against all odds. From Florida's Bigfoot called the Skunk Ape to "the man who would not go bottom" -- a superhero who could not drown but was vulnerable on land, these stories of castaways will appeal to readers of all ages.
Autorenporträt
Gerald Hausman has written many novels for YA and also for adult readers. Some of these have been translated into more than ten foreign languages. His bestselling historical novel is Escape From Botany Bay, which he co-wrote with his wife, Loretta, with whom he also collaborated on a number of picture books for young readers. Gerald's novel Duppy Talk about his years with Loretta in Jamaica was filmed by the History Channel. Duppy Talk also received The Aesop Accolade Award from The American Folklore Society. His mystery novel The Evil Chasing Way is a UFO thriller praised by Anne Hillerman and others. www.geraldhausman.com