Mysteries of sunken ships – Prévost Guillaume, Marchand David – Walking history – 2026 – ISBN 978-5-907793-85-9
Mysteries of sunken ships
29.99 €
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Mysteries of sunken ships
29.99 €
David Marchand and Guillaume Prévost's book, "Secrets of the Sunken Ships," takes readers on a captivating journey through the deep sea, where thousands of ships lie—silent witnesses to human history. Each sunken ship—sailing ship, battleship, destroyer, trawler—is a unique source of knowledge about the past: trade and war, great discoveries and tragic mistakes, the bravery of sailors and the merciless power of the elements.
The authors recount the most famous and mysterious shipwrecks—from ancient merchant ships and Viking longships to the legendary Titanic, military submarines, and modern tankers. The stories are told in a vivid, almost artistic manner: the reader finds themselves on the deck of the ship in its final moments, experiencing a storm, a battle, or a fatal accident alongside the crew.
The book pays special attention to the work of underwater archaeologists and modern technology, thanks to which humanity continues to uncover new secrets of the deep sea. The authors demonstrate how shipwrecks help scientists uncover details about trade routes and the level of scientific, technical, and navigational knowledge of people in different eras, as well as how humanity's understanding of the world, the sea, and its own capabilities has evolved.
Thanks to Walter Glassoff's expressive and precise illustrations, the book literally comes to life before your eyes, reads like a gripping adventure, and is perfect for schoolchildren who love mysteries, sea voyages, and dramatic stories.
The authors recount the most famous and mysterious shipwrecks—from ancient merchant ships and Viking longships to the legendary Titanic, military submarines, and modern tankers. The stories are told in a vivid, almost artistic manner: the reader finds themselves on the deck of the ship in its final moments, experiencing a storm, a battle, or a fatal accident alongside the crew.
The book pays special attention to the work of underwater archaeologists and modern technology, thanks to which humanity continues to uncover new secrets of the deep sea. The authors demonstrate how shipwrecks help scientists uncover details about trade routes and the level of scientific, technical, and navigational knowledge of people in different eras, as well as how humanity's understanding of the world, the sea, and its own capabilities has evolved.
Thanks to Walter Glassoff's expressive and precise illustrations, the book literally comes to life before your eyes, reads like a gripping adventure, and is perfect for schoolchildren who love mysteries, sea voyages, and dramatic stories.
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