Maritime Marin (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738559049)

Marin County's spectacular Pacific coast has been noted as both one of the most beautiful locations on earth and--for some early mariners--a place of absolute terror. The rocky coast here has claimed hundreds of ships and the lives of thousands of sailors. Though long known for its beautiful natural settings of woodlands, beaches, and hills, Marin's maritime history is surprisingly varied, with tales of English pirates, Spanish explorers, Yankee whalers, and an immense wartime shipbuilding effort. The rocky seascapes and sandy beaches of Point Reyes, Bolinas, and Stinson Beach--along with the bay-side villages of Sausalito, Tiburon, and San Rafael--have long been important ports for commercial and pleasure mariners.

Author: Branwell Fanning
ISBN-10: 0738559040
ISBN-13: 9780738559049
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 09/08/2008
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.52w x 0.32d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2009 pg. 147