The Greatest Sailing Stories Ever Told: Twenty-Seven Unforgettable Stories A page-turning collection of the best sailing yarns, from Sir Ernest Shackleton and Joshua Slocum to William F. Buckley and Samuel Eliot Morrison. A treasure trove of tears, adrenaline, laughter and adventure. For thousand's of years, man has sailed into battle, sailed for rumored wealth, and sailed for pure adventure. And for nearly as long, stories about the sea have entertained, intrigued, and inspired readers. Paperback 282 pages.