This edition had all images removed.
Title: The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2
Note: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary: "The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2" by F. Whymper is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the extensive history and influence of shipping and maritime endeavors, focusing on remarkable tales of exploration, colonization, naval conflicts, and piracy. Overall, it delves into the intricate relationships between the sea and the historical events that shaped the world. The opening of the book begins with an overview of the vast subjects intertwined with maritime history. It discusses early colonization attempts in America, detailing Sir Walter Raleigh's expeditions, the conflicts with native populations, and the ill-fated search for the mythical El Dorado. The narrative highlights the perils and failures encountered by explorers, as well as the ambitions of trading companies and the maritime rivalry between nations. The author's intention is to illustrate how the history of the sea is intricately linked to the fortunes and misfortunes of the people it touches. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Whymper, Frederick
EBook No.: 39342
Published: Apr 1, 2012
Downloads: 127
Language: English
Subject: Voyages around the world
Subject: Arctic regions
Subject: Adventure and adventurers
Subject: Ocean
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Oceanography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2
Note: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary: "The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2" by F. Whymper is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the extensive history and influence of shipping and maritime endeavors, focusing on remarkable tales of exploration, colonization, naval conflicts, and piracy. Overall, it delves into the intricate relationships between the sea and the historical events that shaped the world. The opening of the book begins with an overview of the vast subjects intertwined with maritime history. It discusses early colonization attempts in America, detailing Sir Walter Raleigh's expeditions, the conflicts with native populations, and the ill-fated search for the mythical El Dorado. The narrative highlights the perils and failures encountered by explorers, as well as the ambitions of trading companies and the maritime rivalry between nations. The author's intention is to illustrate how the history of the sea is intricately linked to the fortunes and misfortunes of the people it touches. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Whymper, Frederick
EBook No.: 39342
Published: Apr 1, 2012
Downloads: 127
Language: English
Subject: Voyages around the world
Subject: Arctic regions
Subject: Adventure and adventurers
Subject: Ocean
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Oceanography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.