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 and published in 1873. The book is a comprehensive and graphic description of maritime adventures, achievements, explorations, discoveries, and inventions that have taken place over the course of thirty centuries. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of maritime history. The first chapter discusses the earliest known seafarers and their vessels, while subsequent chapters cover topics such as ancient navigation techniques, the discovery of the New World, and the exploration of the Pacific Ocean. The book also includes detailed descriptions of important maritime inventions, such as the compass, the sextant, and the steam engine. These inventions played a crucial role in the development of modern maritime technology and helped to shape the course of world history.Throughout the book, Goodrich provides vivid and engaging descriptions of the people, places, and events that have shaped maritime history. He also includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the various topics he discusses.Overall, Ocean's Story Or Triumphs Of Thirty Centuries is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of maritime history. It is an ideal read for anyone interested in the history of seafaring and the impact it has had on human civilization.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.