Ghost Wave : the discovery of Cortes Bank and the biggest wave on earth
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San Francisco, Calif. : Chronicle Books, c2011.
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256 pages, [16] pages of plates : ill. (chiefly col.), maps ; 24 cm.
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Published
San Francisco, Calif. : Chronicle Books, c2011.
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Book
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-256).
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A hundred miles off the California coastline, a fabled peak rises from the depths of the North Pacific, stopping just fifteen feet short of the ocean's surface. Legends and grave warnings surround this submerged mountain, known as Cortes Bank-- rumors of lost ships, spinning compasses, of bus-size sharks and man-size lobsters. Yet, the most daring of big wave surfers head out to the Bank for one simple reason-- it is home to the biggest rideable wave on the face of the Earth, a swell of massive proportions that surges in from out of nowhere like a monster. In this meticulously-researched, salt-crusted adventure tale, journalist Chris Dixon hits the high seas to bring the secrets of Cortes Bank to the surface, drawing readers into the harrowing world of the most enigmatic rock in the sea and the tremendously dangerous big wave surfing that occurs above it.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Dixon, C. (2011). Ghost Wave: the discovery of Cortes Bank and the biggest wave on earth . Chronicle Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dixon, Chris, 1966-. 2011. Ghost Wave: The Discovery of Cortes Bank and the Biggest Wave On Earth. Chronicle Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dixon, Chris, 1966-. Ghost Wave: The Discovery of Cortes Bank and the Biggest Wave On Earth Chronicle Books, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Dixon, Chris. Ghost Wave: The Discovery of Cortes Bank and the Biggest Wave On Earth Chronicle Books, 2011.
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