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 Project Gutenberg 2014-02-27 Public domain in the USA. 163 Whymper, Frederick The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 4 "The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 4" by F. Whymper is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This work explores various maritime adventures, the evolution of sea travel, and the personal experiences of passengers aboard steamships traversing the Atlantic and beyond. The book likely delves into the technological advancements in ship design and navigation as well as the stories of those who ventured out to sea, showcasing the human spirit in the face of perilous voyages. At the start of the volume, the author discusses the transformation of travel over time, highlighting the Great Atlantic Ferry and its significance in modern transportation. Whymper reflects on notable literary references to sea voyages, contrasting past travel conditions with the more luxurious amenities of contemporary steamships. He vividly recounts the varied experiences of passengers, including the discomfort of steerage conditions compared to first-class accommodations. The opening sets a rich scene of life at sea while providing insights into the triumphs and tribulations faced by countless travelers navigating the vast ocean. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Voyages around the world Arctic regions Adventure and adventurers Ocean GC Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 2406983 2407023 2024-09-19T03:44:12.125509 2023-09-19T15:00:01.521592 text/html text/html 2687602 2020-03-30T14:26:58 text/html; charset=utf-8 9545354 2020-03-30T14:28:10 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 10169183 2024-09-19T03:45:02.464312 application/epub+zip 10133590 2024-09-19T03:44:21.269672 application/epub+zip 17796696 2014-02-27T18:27:04 application/pdf 678588 2024-09-19T03:44:14.628646 application/epub+zip 12725755 2024-09-19T03:45:28.140208 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 12318782 2024-09-19T03:44:52.665350 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 938275 2022-09-20T14:41:34.771650 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1078773 2024-09-19T03:44:04.153671 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1096623 2020-06-15T18:54:18 text/plain; charset=utf-8 424364 2020-06-15T18:54:18 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 1081304 2014-02-27T18:27:05 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 420960 2014-02-27T18:27:05 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1081497 2014-02-27T18:27:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 420692 2014-02-27T18:27:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 25035 2024-09-19T03:45:28.517168 application/rdf+xml 1669374 2014-02-27T18:27:05 application/prs.tei 13714 2024-09-19T03:44:15.537534 image/jpeg 2300 2024-09-19T03:44:15.092566 image/jpeg 10633347 2014-02-27T18:27:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 9543257 2014-02-27T18:27:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 9567463 2024-09-19T03:44:12.611669 application/octet-stream application/zip