An evocative and enigmatic maritime odyssey penned collection of verse that faithfully and spiritually reflects Britain's last romantic nautical age. Hauntingly illustrated All I Ask Is a Tall Ship is a captivating chronicle of life penned by a son of the seven seas evoked from worldwide voyages during the 1950s and 1960s. Who better to conjure such charm than Michael Walsh? Born into a literary family the Bard of the Sea has spun a captivating treasure chest of delightful verse that captures hearts and souls the world over. This collection is a unique and soul-yearning evocation of this great romantic era. As you dreamily turn the pages of this almost spiritual pilgrimage you will breathe the aromas and taste the briny of a vast place on earth that remains enigmatically indifferent from its terrestrial counterpart. All I Ask Is a Tall Ship is the traveller’s ultimate self-indulgence and the perfect thoughtfully chosen gift for a dear friend.