A captivating compendium of rare and exquisite first-hand records of ocean voyages around the world and in different ages, providing a fascinating insight into exploration and adventure at sea.
Dr Huw Lewis-Jones is a historian of exploration with a PhD from
the University of Cambridge. He was formerly Curator at the Scott
Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, and the National Maritime
Museum, London. His
books include The Conquest of Everest (winner of the History Award
at the Banff Mountain Festival), The Crossing of Antarctica and
Across the Arctic Ocean. He is the author, with Kari Herbert, of
the bestseller Explorers’ Sketchbooks.
'A captivating collection of exquisite first-hand records providing
fascinating insights into exploration and adventure at sea' -
Traveller
'Beautiful … readers could easily be left with the impression that
all 18th-century seafarers were also talented artists' - CNN
Travel
'Lewis-Jones’s book has everything from illustrated accounts of
whaling voyages and naval battles to depictions of Kamchatkan
kayakers and fluorescent sea slugs' - The Scotsman
'Thrilling ... succeeds in illustrating not only the diversity of
maritime sketchbooks but also how vital they were for their
creators' - Times Literary Supplement
'Magnificent first-hand accounts of the thrills and spills of sea
exploration' - The Lady
'The sort of book to curl up with … you will relish each turn of
the page as you explore the nautical journeys … humorous, poignant
and most definitely informative … this is a book to learn from and
treasure' - Family Tree
'Endlessly diverting and beautifully produced' - Daily
Telegraph
'A remarkable treasure chest' - Geographical
'Gorgeously produced … a lovely present for anyone who’s fascinated
by exploration' - Practical Boat Owner
'Readers of this beautifully-produced volume will be far from
miserable, and may even be inspired to keep their own journals and
images of life' - Nautilus Telegraph
'One of the most spectacular and fascinating books I have ever
read. A real privilege! Superb' - Book Reviews Monthly
'Remarkable' - Bookanista
'Wide-ranging and beautifully illustrated' - Books of the Year,
Spectator
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