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The History of Seafaring: Navigating the World's Oceans - Hardcover

Johnson, Donald

 
9781844860401: The History of Seafaring: Navigating the World's Oceans

Inhaltsangabe

Royal prestige, intellectual curiosity, and territorial expansion all propelled mankind to undertake perilous voyages across unpredictable oceans. This large and lavishly illustrated volume brings that history of seafaring to life. From the early Phoenician navigation techniques to the technologies behind today's mega-ships, the greatest advances in shipbuilding are all covered, accompanied by hundreds of images. And with an in-depth look at navigational instruments (including those used by the Vikings), it's the perfect gift for experienced sailors and armchair adventurers alike.

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Donald Johnson is an American based life-long sailor and historian who has sailed the Atlantic single-handed six times.

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