World of the Written Word

Reflections by award-winning maritime historian Joan Druett, author of many books about the sea

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Painting ships the Van de Velde way

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With thanks to Ron Druett
Sunday, September 20, 2015

300th review of ISLAND OF THE LOST

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Well, Island of the Lost has received its three-hundredth review on Amazon ... and a five-star one, too. Many thanks to all of th...
Saturday, September 12, 2015

Latest Quarterdeck magazine

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Historical Fiction | Healthy Living | NY State | Sports Highlights from the September/October 2015 ...
Monday, September 7, 2015

Great review of A Watery Grave

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A WATERY GRAVE by Joan Druett (Minotaur, 2004)   Reviewed by Craig Sisterson Maritime expert Joan Druett provides readers with ...
Thursday, September 3, 2015

Brilliant comment on NZ flag proposals

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The massed yawn continues.  Our millionaire ex-futures trader prime minister is determined to go out with (a) a knighthood, and (b) the m...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Arthur Chidley, maritime illustrator

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  A friend showed me this picture of an artwork, being curious to know some thing about (a) the ship and (b) the artist.  A google hunt...
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Friday, August 28, 2015

A modern conversation ....

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We paid a visit on Grandma, and she was so happy to see us all ... A thought-provoking commentary on modern family life With thank...
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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

The Making of a Nineteenth Century Bestseller

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