Man Upon The Sea Or, A History Of Maritime Adventure, Exploration And Discovery: From The Earliest Ages To The Present Time

By Frank Boott Goodrich

Book Overview

""Man Upon The Sea"" is a comprehensive historical account of maritime adventure, exploration, and discovery from the earliest ages to the present day. Written by Frank B. Goodrich, this book covers a wide range of topics related to the sea, including the evolution of seafaring, the development of navigation and shipbuilding, and the exploration of new lands and oceans. The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter focusing on a different period in maritime history. It includes stories of famous explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and James Cook, as well as lesser-known adventurers and sailors. The book also covers the impact of maritime trade on world economies, the role of piracy and privateering, and the development of naval warfare. With detailed illustrations and maps, ""Man Upon The Sea"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of seafaring and exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163129852
• ISBN13: 9781163129852
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 614 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"