The Spanish Galleon: Being An Account Of A Search For Sunken Treasure In The Caribbean Sea (1891) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780548633243)

The Spanish Galleon is a non-fiction book written by Charles Sumner Seeley and published in 1891. The book is an account of the author's search for sunken treasure in the Caribbean Sea. The story is set in the late 1800s and follows Seeley's journey as he travels to the Caribbean in search of a Spanish galleon that is rumored to have sunk with a large amount of treasure on board. The book is divided into several chapters that detail Seeley's preparations for the expedition, his travels to the Caribbean, and his experiences diving for treasure. Seeley describes the challenges he faced during the search, including dangerous underwater currents and the difficulty of locating the exact location of the sunken ship. Throughout the book, Seeley also provides historical context on the Spanish galleons and their importance in the Caribbean during the 16th and 17th centuries. He describes the battles that took place between the Spanish and other European powers, as well as the trade routes that the galleons followed. The Spanish Galleon is a fascinating account of one man's quest for treasure and provides a unique glimpse into the history of the Caribbean and the importance of the Spanish galleons in that region.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: Charles Sumner Seeley
ISBN-10: 054863324X
ISBN-13: 9780548633243
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/17/2007
Pages: 292
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.66d