Beyond the blue horizon how the earliest mariners unlocked the secrets of the oceans
Looks at the early development of navigation, examining how ancient humans discovered the secrets of wind, tides, and stars that allowed them to make long voyages that profoundly changed human civilization.
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Bloomsbury Press,
c2012.
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| Edition: | 1st U.S. ed. |
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