A Short History of SeafaringDiscover over 5,000 years of seafaring history, packed with first hand accounts of triumphs and disasters. A fascinating journey through more than 5,000 years of seafaring history in this essential guide to the most impressive seafaring tales, explorers, and maritime environments. For more than 5,000 years, the seas have challenged, rewarded, and punished the brave sailors who set forth to explore it. This history of the seas and sailing tells the