Atlantic

Great Sea Battles, Heroic Discoveries, Titanic Storms,and a Vast Ocean of a Million Stories

"Variably genial, cautionary, lyrical, admonitory, terrifying, horrifying and inspiring…A lifetime of thought, travel, reading, imagination and memory inform this affecting account." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Blending history and anecdote, geography and reminiscence, science and exposition, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester tells the breathtaking saga of the Atlantic Ocean. A gifted storyteller and consummate historian, Winchester sets the great blue sea's epic narrative against the backdrop of mankind's intellectual evolution, telling not only the story of an ocean, but the story of civilization. Fans of Winchester's Krakatoa, The Man Who Loved China, and The Professor and the Madman will love this masterful, penetrating, and resonant tale of humanity finding its way across the ocean of history.

Eclectic mix of stories

Around a central theme, like others of his works. His narration captures his delight in the telling thereof.

First-rate!

Another excellent book and well told story by Simon Winchester. His language is impeccable, and his research is unsurpassed. I was truly enriched by taking the time to listen to this book.

A wealth of content on the Atlantic timeline.

Simon Winchester is an excellent sir and a delightful narrator of his own books. I enjoyed this novel, but felt the structure hurt it's presentation and ultimately was far reaching. Full of great information and beautiful writing this book is good. I highly recommend Winchester's "Pacific" novel over this to show his full capacity to write a truly captivating novel.

As always, Simon's narration was engaging and blended well with his writing. Not all writers can narrate, but Simon excels.

Narrators presentation

Simon voice was captivating. His command of the content and the lilt of his tone, combined with his obvious expertise on the content, made this the best audio book I have ever heard.

Another winner from Simon

I love Simon Winchester books. They are not for everyone though. If you are interested in trivia like what lured the Phoenicians out of the Mediterranean Sea into the Atlantic Ocean (mollusks that give off royal purple dye) and like the concept that the Atlantic Ocean has a history that is unbelievably interesting, this book is for you. Plus, I love Simon Winchester's reading.