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‘Wanderer’ is a biographical account of Sterling Hayden, the American actor best known for his rugged screen presence and his passion for the open sea. The book traces his early years, when he left home to sail as a teenager, eventually becoming a seasoned captain in his twenties. Hayden’s maritime adventures inspired his later work as an actor in Hollywood, but he never abandoned his love for the ocean. Through a collection of correspondence and reminiscences, the narrative offers insight into Hayden’s dual identity as a master of the waves and a celebrated performer on stage and screen.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Sterling Hayden
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