Bonifacio, Claudio
Galleons and Sunken Treasure
- ISBN 13:
- 9781499286397
- author:
- Bonifacio, Claudio
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 406
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, America, Americas,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Galleons And Sunken Treasure by Claudio Bonifacio is an authoritative work that delves into the fascinating world of Spanish shipwrecks during the Carrera de Indias period. This first English translation of the original Spanish work features chapters on specific wrecks, including the Maravillas, San Roque, and Mercedes, along with extracts from Spanish archives. The book includes a detailed chapter on the fabled Treasure Island of Simon Zacarias, accompanied by original hand-drawn charts. With over 70 illustrations and maps, as well as more than 1100 wreck listings by locality, this volume is a treasure trove of information for anyone interested in maritime history. A comprehensive index completes the book, allowing readers to easily locate specific topics. For those drawn to stories of adventure and lost wealth on the high seas, Galleons And Sunken Treasure offers a unique perspective that sets fact apart from fiction.
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