The Book of the Ocean


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(5 stars; 3 reviews)

The Book of the Ocean is precisely what its title promises. It contains a rather broad overview of all topics connected to the ocean, such as its geography and the history of the exploration of the oceans. Besides the oceans themselves, the book contains several chapters on the different aspects of seafaring: building ships and seafaring, war ships, merchant ships and voyages, piracy, and yachting. - Summary by Carolin

Chapters

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The Ocean and its Origin 13:45 Read by Larry Wilson
Waves, Tides, and Currents 41:06 Read by 5Tommy00
The Building and Rigging of Ships 34:29 Read by realisticspeakers
Early Voyages and Explorations - Part I - Previous to the Discovery of America. 53:38 Read by S S Kim
Early Voyages and Explorations - Part II - From Columbus to Cook. 50:01 Read by S S Kim
Secrets Won from the Frozen North, part 1 49:50 Read by Steve C
Secrets Won from the Frozen North, part 2 42:20 Read by Steve C
War-Ships and Naval Battles - Part I - Wooden Walls, from Salamis to Trafalgar, part 1 36:58 Read by realisticspeakers
War-Ships and Naval Battles - Part I - Wooden Walls, from Salamis to Trafalgar, part 2 36:57 Read by realisticspeakers
War-Ships and Naval Battles - Part II - he Present Era of Steam and Steel. 47:42 Read by realisticspeakers
The Merchants of the Sea 43:04 Read by realisticspeakers
Robbers of the Seas 31:18 Read by 5Tommy00
Yachting and Pleasure-Boating 31:59 Read by Tanika
Dangers of the Deep, part 1 34:21 Read by annabellesmith
Dangers of the Deep, part 2 35:31 Read by annabellesmith
Fishing and other Marine Industries 35:53 Read by Michael Fassio
The Plants of the Sea and their Uses 21:55 Read by Chancho Jomp
Animal Life in the Sea 31:55 Read by Jeff Burke

Reviews


(5 stars)

Very enjoyable, educational and soothingly read by the volunteers