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RARE LEATHER 1873 Ocean's Story Cook Marco Polo Drake Description OCEAN'S S TORY ; OR, Triumphs of Thirty Centuries; A GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION OF MARITIME ADVENTURES, ACHIEVEMENTS, EXPLORATIONS, DISCOVERIES AND INVENTIONS: AND OF THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF SHIP-BUILDING AND OCEAN NAVIGATION FROM THE ARK TO THE IRON STEAMSHIPS, BY FRANK B. GOODRICH, ESQ. AUTHOR OF "LETTERS OF DICK TINTO," "THE COURT OF NAPOLEON," &C. WITH AN ACCOUNT OF ADVENTURES BENEATH THE SEA; DIVING, DREDGING, DEEP SEA SOUNDING, LATEST SUBMARINE EXPLORATIONS, &C., &C., PREPARED WITH GREAT CARE BY EDWARD HOWLAND, Esq. AUTHOR OF MANY POPULAR WORKS. OVER 200 SPIRITED ILLUSTRATIONS. SOLD BY SUBSCRIPTION. HUBBARD BROS., PHILADELPHIA, BOSTON, AND CINCINNATI; VALLEY PUBLISHING CO., ST. LOUIS, CHICAGO, AND NEW ORLEANS; A. L. BANCROFT & CO., SAN FRANCISCO; JOHN FLEEHARTY, DAVENPORT, IOWA; H. A. W. BLACKBURN, DETROIT MICH.; SCHUYLER SMITH & CO., LONDON, ONTARIO. FIRST EDITION, 1873 Trace the exploration of the world's Ocean's and seas throughout history. Starting in earliest times & up to the modern era (1873). Read about the myths, legends, Sea-Monsters, etc., that were widely believed in. Erroneous beliefs that dinosaurs were Sea Monsters from "Before The Deluge". From the origin of navigation to the building of the first rudimentary boats read about navigational history of the Egyptians and Hebrews, the Argonauts, etc. Read about the explorations and voyages of Himilcon, Sataspes, Pytheas, Leif Erikson, Marco Polo, Friar Bacons magnet, Flavio Gioia, Don Henry, Cadamosto, Bartholomew Diaz, Christopher Columbus, Dagama, Ponce De Leon, Magellan, Jacques Cartier, Sir John Hawkins, Francis Drake, John Davis, Thomas Cavendish, James Cook, and many, many others. *** B ound in beautiful original Quarter calf leather - Leather spine & corners. *** Beautiful front & rear Boards with gilt sailing ship on front. *** 5 raised bands (raised ribbing) on spine. *** Gold leaf printing on spine. *** ALL three page ends in gold gilt. *** Attractive original endpapers. *** Steel plate engravings. *** 200 illustrations!!! *** FINE CONDITION !!! The book is tight, solid and the leather is in great condition. Very minor wear & rubbing to covers. The first blank page has a signature from a previous owner. The text is clean and white with no foxing or soiling evident. All the pages & illustrations are present & in good condition. No tears evident. The book is solid, nothing is loose or coming loose. A highly presentable copy that would grace any library. 8vo book. 712 pp. This is a rare find ...... is your chance to own an authentic piece of navigational history at a reasonable price!!We package our books very carefully to ensure safe delivery. We bubble wrap all our books before packaging them. We can combine multiple items for shipment to save you money on shipping costs. We have many other 1st editions and rare books, as well as complete sets and collections, many listed on eBay right now, so browse our store and remember, we list weekly, so check back often!! WE Love to hear from our customers, you can reach us at , or call us at . Please feel free to contact us at any time, as our customers are very important to us. Click to add me to your favorite sellers! SHIPPING & HANDLING: US Shipping: 1) $4.00 USPS Media Mail, 2) $4.99 USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope, 3) $9.99 USPS Priority mail flat rate box. OVERSEAS SHIPPING: shipping to Canada is $10.99 USPS priority mail, everyw else is $13.00 USPS priority Mail. Delivery confirmation is included in the shipping cost, Insurance is optional and is listed in the shipping sec...
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