"Famous Islands and Memorable Voyages" by Anonymous is a collection of historical sea stories that highlight thrilling voyages and encounters around various islands. The book begins with the intense account of Master Piero Quirini's 1431 voyage from Venice to Candia, where his ship and its sixty-eight-man crew encounter a brutal storm. Facing great devastation, only a few survive to seek refuge on a barren island near Norway. This story introduces a series of maritime adventures, focusing on themes of survival, exploration, and the indomitable spirit of those who faced the sea's unpredictable nature.
Famous Islands and Memorable Voyages
By Anonymous
Experience shipwrecks, daring survival, and the discovery of new lands as brave sailors face unpredictable challenges on the open sea.
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2008-06-23
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About the AuthorAnonymous works are works, such as art or literature, that have an anonymous, undisclosed, or unknown creator or author. In the case of very old works, the author's name may simply be lost over the course of history and time. There are a number of reasons anonymous works arise.
Anonymous works are works, such as art or literature, that have an anonymous, undisclosed, or unknown creator or author. In the case of very old works, the author's name may simply be lost over the course of history and time. There are a number of reasons anonymous works arise.
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