Romance of the Sea Author:J. H. Parry National Geographic's Romance of the Sea is the story of humanity's ocean travels, from the earliest log and animal skin floats, all the way up to the great transatlantic liners of the early 20th century. Viking raids, Spanish discoveries in the New World, the atrocities of slavery, Polynesian voyages between distant islan... more »ds, the business of pirates, British naval domination, the tragedy of the Titanic, and so much more is discussed in depth and illustrated with historical paintings, etchings, illustrations, and full-colour photographs of ships and their artefacts.
Includes a large fold-out cross-section illustration of the Queen Mary with all interior areas labelled, as well as a bibliography, a list of maritime museums and retired ships to visit, a glossary of nautical terms, and a full index for quick reference.« less