![Man on a Raft : The Dramatic Account of Fifty Days at Sea on a Raft By the Sole Survivor ; Originally Published as What Cares the Sea? [Paperback] Cooke, Kenneth](https://vintagebookshoppe.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Man-on-a-Raft-The-Dramatic-Account-of-Fifty-Days-at-Sea-on-a-Raft-By-the-Sole-Survivor-Originally-Published-as-What-B002CCJ4BK.jpg)
Description
1960 edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
“Man on a Raft” is a gripping firsthand account of Kenneth Cooke’s incredible survival story. In 1939, Cooke was a crewman on the merchant ship Narelian, which was sunk by a German raider in the South Atlantic during the early days of World War II. Cooke and seven shipmates escaped on a small raft, enduring 50 harrowing days at sea with limited food and water. Tragically, Cooke was the sole survivor, rescued by a passing ship after incredible hardship and loss. Originally published in 1942 as “What Cares the Sea?”, this 1960 edition offers a rare opportunity to own a compelling piece of World War II history and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Cooke’s vivid prose immerses readers in the dire conditions he faced, making this a must-have for collectors of nautical literature, survival stories, and firsthand accounts of World War II’s forgotten tragedies.
