Beyond the Blue Horizon: How the Earliest Mariners Unlocked the Secrets of the Oceans
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (985 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1608190056 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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More Questions Than Answers I have always been fascinated by stories of the sea. My main interest is in the technology and commercial applications of boats. How did people build boats, where did they go, why did they go there and how did they figure out where to go?Based on the title and descriptio. Expand your mind and your knowledge! BSquared I love reading about things I don't know presented in an interesting fashion. The book is a good overview of the evolution of sea trading. It starts out very early in civilization and presents logical evidence of how humankind expanded to new and different locations and . More good stuff from Brian Fagan I've enjoyed Brian Fagan's books on archaeology for some time now, but this one was special. His way of looking at the progress of mankind on the seas by region of the world was fascinating, covering the different problems each group faced in each place. His own knowledg
What drove humans to risk their lives on open water? How did early sailors unlock the secrets of winds, tides, and the stars they steered by? What were the earliest ocean crossings like? With compelling detail, Fagan reveals how seafaring evolved so that the forbidding realms of the sea gods were transformed from barriers into a nexus of commerce and cultural exchange. From the moment when ancient Polynesians first dared to sail beyond the horizon, Fagan vividly explains how our mastery of the oceans changed the course of human history. Beyond the Blue Horizon will enthrall readers who enjoyed Dava S
VERDICT: Fagan paints a thoroughly fascinating portrait of the intricate interaction among ocean, climate, and humanity in the many parts of the world where seafaring cultures developed. This excellent book is sure to appeal to readers with some background and interest in world archaeology and history.” Library Journal (starred review). “A fascinating story … this is history on a grand scale” Philip Hoare, Daily Telegraph (UK)“In taking a view of human history from the sea-goer, rather than from the more common viewpoint of the landlubber, Fagan reminds us of the vit
He is the author of Elixir, the Los Angeles Times bestseller Cro-Magnon, and the New York Times bestseller The Great Warming, and many other books, including Fish on Friday, The Long Summer, and The Little Ice Age. Brian Fagan is emeritus professor of anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has decades of experience at sea and is the author of several titles for sailors, including the widely praised