Ocean's Story Or Triumphs Of Thirty Centuries A Graphic Description Of Maritime Adventures, Achievements, Explorations, Discoveries And Inventions (1873)

""Ocean's Story Or Triumphs Of Thirty Centuries"" is a book written by Frank Boott Goodrich in 1873. The book provides a comprehensive and graphic description of maritime adventures, achievements, explorations, discoveries, and inventions that have taken place over the past thirty centuries. The book is divided into different sections, each covering a specific topic related to maritime history. The topics covered include the earliest known voyages, ancient maritime civilizations, the discovery of America, the age of exploration, the development of steamships, and the modern era of maritime travel and exploration.The book is filled with illustrations and maps that help to bring the stories to life. The author also includes anecdotes and stories of famous sailors and explorers, such as Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan.Overall, ""Ocean's Story Or Triumphs Of Thirty Centuries"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in maritime history and the adventures of sailors and explorers throughout the ages.And Of The Rise And Progress Of Ship Building And Ocean Navigation From The Ark To The Iron Steamships. With An Account Of Adventures Beneath The Sea; Diving, Dredging, Deep Sea Sounding, Latest Submarine Explorations, Etc.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.