The Sea Journal: Seafarers' Sketchbooks by Huw Lewis-Jones (English) Hardcover B

Description: The Sea Journal: Seafarers' Sketchbooks by Huw Lewis-Jones Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description In this remarkable collection of illustrated private journals, log books, letters, and diaries, The Sea Journal follows the voyages of intrepid sailors. This captivating book contains firsthand records by a great range of travelers of their encounters with strange creatures and new lands--full of dangers and delights, pleasures and perils. The Sea Journal includes historical figures like Antonio Pigafetta, an Italian who sailed with Magellan; Tupia, a Tahitian who joined Captain Cooks first voyage; buccaneer Bartholomew Sharp, who menaced the Spanish Main; and Jeanne Baret, the first woman to circumnavigate the globe. * With 60+ biographical portraits accompanied by colorful sketches and maps, each story unfolds in an exciting way. * Explore adventures from the frozen polar wastes to the South Seas paradise islands. * Readers meet a fascinating cast of real characters: officers and crew, cooks and whalers, surgeons and artists, explorers and adventurers. A collection of rare and exquisite firsthand records of ocean voyages around the world and in different ages, The Sea Journal provides a fascinating insight into exploration and adventure at sea. The records--sourced from libraries, archives, and private collections, as well as family heirlooms, and assembled together for the first time--evoke the thrill of discovery and the spirit of the sea. * A gorgeous compilation of sketches by travelers and explorers of many nationalities and eras * A wonderful gift for history buffs, map enthusiasts, artists, journal-keepers, coastal tourists and residents, people interested in the sea and exploration, and anyone with an adventurers spirit * Great for those who enjoyed Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World by Julia Rothman; Amazing Rare Things: The Art of Natural History in the Age of Discovery by David Attenborough, Susan Owens, Martin Clayton, and Rea Alexandratos; and Brevertons Nautical Curiosities: A Book Of The Sea by Terry Breverton Author Biography Huw Lewis-Jones, PhD, is a historian of exploration who travels regularly in the Arctic and Antarctica as a polar guide. He was formerly curator at the Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, and the National Maritime Museum, London. He is the author of several books on the ocean and exploration, including Explorers Sketchbooks . He lives by the sea in Cornwall, England. Captain Don Walsh USN (RET), PhD, is an oceanographer, explorer, and former submarine captain. In 2001, he was elected to the United States National Academy of Engineering. He is currently the honorary president of the Explorers Club. Details ISBN 1452181152 ISBN-13 9781452181158 Title The Sea Journal: Seafarers' Sketchbooks Author Huw Lewis-Jones Format Hardcover Year 2020 Pages 320 Publisher Chronicle Books GE_Item_ID:140339920; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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