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The Modern Scholar
- Journeys of the Great Explorers: Columbus to Cook
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
- Lecture
- Release date: 09-24-08
- Language: English
- Publisher: Recorded Books
Regular price: $49.95
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Publisher's Summary
In these lectures, the most important discovery voyages, the individual characteristics of their commanders, and the endurance of their crews will be described. Interspersed with accounts of individual voyages will be lectures that explain the more general and technical aspects of the voyages: improvements in ship design and navigation, constraints of wind and current, living conditions on board ship, and problems of health and discipline. Special attention will be paid to the controversies that developed from some of these voyages.
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- David
- Castaways Beach, Australia
- 01-24-13
An enjoyable course in Sailing History
This series gives both a great perspective on the history of 'The Great Explorers' as well as an insight into the lifestyle of the early sailors. Prof. Williams is an authority in this field of history.
This is a great starting point if you would like to refresh your memory on the journeys of these famous explorers and from here you can search through Audible for other great books that detail these sailors lives in more detail.
I am surprised that Audible has not made more of his books available in Audio format - a particular favorite of mine is "Voyages of Delusion: The Quest for The North West Passage"
The Modern Scholar 'lecture' style of presentation allows you to fit a single lesson into your schedule, be it exercise, commuting, falling asleep etc.
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- Terence
- DAHLONEGA, GEORGIA, United States
- 11-04-11
An Excellent Survey by An Excellent Historian
Prof. Williams provides an excellent overview and insight to the age of exploration. I found his deliberate delivery very helpful in better understanding and retaining the material. Very interesting and entertaining.