The Romantic Challenge |
Contents
The Romantic Challenge I | 1 |
Down to the Starting Line | 21 |
The 4000Mile Race | 42 |
Copyright | |
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The Romantic Challenge Sir Francis Chichester,Francis Charles Chichester, Sir No preview available - 1989 |
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