Archives, The National
Tales from the Captain's Log
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472948663
- author:
- Archives, The National
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Adlard Coles Nautical
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 25.5 x 20.5 centimetres (1.21 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Navigation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Tales from the Captain's Log offers a unique glimpse into the lives of sailors and ship commanders from centuries past. The journals, logs, and letters stored at The National Archives provide a fascinating picture of life at sea, with entries ranging from exploratory voyages to naval battles and everyday life on board.
Richly illustrated with maps, drawings, and facsimile documents, this collection brings to life the stories of those who sailed the seas. From the discovery of new lands to the challenges of maintaining health and order on board, these accounts offer a captivating look at the experiences of sailors and ship commanders.
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