{"product_id":"on-board-tom-adams-9781836004707","title":"On Board: The Epic History of Ships, Sailors, and the Voyages They Made","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSet sail for a journey through time and around the world...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked with exciting, \u003cb\u003e real-life stories\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003edetailed illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e, this is the fascinating story of how boats and ships have transformed our world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor thousands of years, the only way to cross the oceans was by boat. How must those first voyagers have felt, first hugging the shorelines and eventually venturing out across open seas? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn Board \u003c\/i\u003echarts \u003cb\u003ewater transport through history\u003c\/b\u003e, exploring: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly seafarers and the great journeys that carried people across the globe. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow boats and ships have changed over time, from simple craft to modern engineering. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamous voyages, including circumnavigations and groundbreaking expeditions. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife at sea, from navigation and safety to daily routines on board. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemarkable vessels from history, including iconic ships and ancient discoveries. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspiring figures who changed maritime history, such as lighthouse keeper Grace Darling, who saved lives at sea and Hugh Mulzac, the first Black US shipmaster. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurprising facts, record-breaking ships, and unusual designs from around the world. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrought to life with rich, detailed illustrations, \u003ci\u003eOn Board\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers deep into the world of seafaring, past and present. From dramatic adventures to quiet moments of discovery, every page reveals something new about how humans have explored and connected across water. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for curious readers who love history, technology and adventure--step aboard and start your journey today! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tom Adams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1836004702\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836004707\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wide Eyed Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.09lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.21h x 10.08w x 0.59d","brand":"Tom Adams","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48743100580095,"sku":"9781836004707","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/on-board-tom-adams-9781836004707","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}