Sea Lanes: Man's Conquest Of The Ocean (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163824153)

Sea Lanes: Man�������s Conquest Of The Ocean is a comprehensive book that explores the history of human navigation and transportation across the world's oceans. Written by Martin D. Stevers, the book delves into the evolution of seafaring from the earliest times to the present day, examining the various technological advancements that have enabled humans to traverse the vast expanses of water that separate continents.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different era in maritime history. The first section explores the early days of seafaring, when humans first began to venture out onto the open ocean in primitive boats and canoes. From there, the book moves on to the age of exploration, when European sailors set out to discover new lands and establish trade routes around the world.The book also covers the development of modern shipping, including the rise of steam power and the construction of massive container ships that can carry thousands of tons of cargo. The author also explores the impact of globalization on the shipping industry, as well as the environmental challenges that come with transporting goods across the ocean.Throughout the book, Stevers uses a variety of primary sources, including historical documents, maps, and photographs, to provide a vivid and engaging account of humanity's ongoing relationship with the sea. Sea Lanes: Man�������s Conquest Of The Ocean is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history, transportation, or the impact of human activity on the natural world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Martin D. Stevers,Jonas Pendlebury
ISBN-10: 1163824151
ISBN-13: 9781163824153
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 376
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.78d