Project Gutenberg 2012-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 176 Whymper, Frederick The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 "The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1" by F. Whymper is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the various facets of the sea, including naval warfare and maritime life, interweaving stories of adventure, exploration, and notable events throughout history. It appeals to readers interested in naval history and the profound impact of the ocean on human endeavor. The opening of the text sets a grand tone, reflecting on the awe-inspiring nature of the sea while presenting it as both a nurturing and destructive force. It highlights the dualities of maritime life, portraying it as a pathway for commerce, exploration, and adventure, yet also fraught with peril. The narrative begins with the rich history of British naval ships, particularly the famed HMS Victory, and recounts significant naval battles, focusing especially on the periods of great conflict such as the Battle of Trafalgar. Whymper hints at the evolving dynamics of naval warfare as technology transitions from wooden ships to ironclad vessels, indicating a broader discussion on the sea's role in shaping human history and experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/39341/39341-h/images/cover.jpg en Voyages around the world Arctic regions Adventure and adventurers Ocean GC Text Travel Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 1471928 1471936 2024-09-16T13:40:19.465938 2023-09-17T08:14:31.447926 text/html text/html 1551762 2012-04-01T14:04:40 text/html; charset=utf-8 10116750 2012-05-27T15:14:36 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 10671446 2024-09-16T13:40:44.914830 application/epub+zip 10699470 2024-09-16T13:40:25.517908 application/epub+zip 12488171 2012-04-01T14:05:52 application/pdf 543261 2024-09-16T13:40:20.688926 application/epub+zip 13340760 2024-09-16T13:40:56.975764 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 13192175 2024-09-16T13:40:40.066854 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 87505 2022-09-18T05:22:12.196857 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 972357 2024-09-16T13:40:16.449985 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 983651 2020-06-17T08:48:36 text/plain; charset=utf-8 387841 2020-06-17T08:48:36 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 974974 2012-04-01T14:05:56 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 385972 2012-05-25T11:05:38 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 975059 2012-04-01T14:05:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 385717 2012-05-25T11:05:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 23288 2024-09-16T13:40:57.173741 application/rdf+xml 1066459 2012-04-01T14:05:56 application/prs.tei 31046 2024-09-16T13:40:20.889927 image/jpeg 4468 2024-09-16T13:40:20.790925 image/jpeg 10219680 2024-09-16T13:40:19.868017 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog