Adrift: The Story Of Twenty Days On A Raft In The South Atlantic

Adrift: The Story Of Twenty Days On A Raft In The South Atlantic is a non-fiction book written by J. H. Hunter. The book is a gripping account of survival and endurance, as it chronicles the harrowing experience of three men who were stranded on a raft in the middle of the South Atlantic for twenty days. The story begins with the three men - a captain, a cook, and a sailor - setting out on a routine voyage from Cape Town to Brazil. However, their ship is sunk by a German U-boat, leaving them with no choice but to take to the raft. With no food or water, and only a few basic supplies, the men are forced to confront the harsh realities of survival on the open sea.As they drift aimlessly in the vast expanse of the South Atlantic, the men face numerous challenges, including extreme weather conditions, hunger, thirst, and the constant threat of sharks. Despite the odds against them, they manage to keep their spirits up and work together to overcome each obstacle.Adrift is a powerful and inspiring tale of human resilience and the will to survive in the face of adversity. It is a must-read for anyone interested in true stories of survival and adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.