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Great Shipwrecks

Great Shipwrecks

William Henry Davenport Adams

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9781021771445
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This gripping historical account tells the stories of some of the most famous shipwrecks in history, from the wreck of the Mary Rose to the sinking of the Titanic. With detailed descriptions of the events leading up to each disaster and vivid accounts of the heroism and tragedy of those involved, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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