Lost Voyages
Lost Voyages

Author: Bradley Sheard

Publisher: Aqua Quest Publications, Inc.

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9781881652175

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In a Tokyo in the not too distant future a young girl studies deligently with ambitions of soon attending space academy. If things work out just right, her future may very well be among the stars as well. And yet, every time she looks up to the stars there is a sense of melancholy in her heart. A sadness surrounds Asumi, as space exploration itself has profoundly impacted her life for as long as she can remember. But she is not alone...A young man wearing a lion's mask is always beside her. He speaks of the constellations and galaxies as if he they were like home. He knows what it is like to love the stars--slightly bitter and yet always so warm and inviting. Truth is he has gone through much of Asumi is just experiencing. And now in spirit he will forever be with Asumi guiding her on her path to space.

The Lost Voyage of John Cabot
The Lost Voyage of John Cabot

Author: Henry Garfield

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2010-05-11

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 1439116555

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1498. Sebastian Cabot age fifteen, can only wait and wonder. His famous father has abandoned him at home in Bristol, England, but has taken the boy's older and younger brothers, Ludovico and Sancio, on his second voyage in search of the Asian mainland. On his first journey, sailing north across the Western Ocean in 1497, John Cabot had discovered the New Found Land. He returned to England a hero. Five years earlier, Spain had given Christopher Columbus a similar welcome. He had found Asia, he claimed. And by a southern route. Cabot was skeptical and set out to the north again to prove his old friend a fraud. But silence followed. Now, Sebastian and history are confronted with a tantalizing mystery. What has become of Cabot's second endeavor? Letters to the boy from fourteen-year-old Sancio tell of a fearsome storm and its aftermath. They, and the surprising climax to Sebastian's and Sancio's shared story, make for unforgettable voyaging.

Barbarian Lost
Barbarian Lost

Author: Alexandre Trudeau

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2016-09-13

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 1443441422

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To this day, China remains an enigma. Ancient, complex and fast moving, it defies easy understanding. Ever since he was a boy, Alexandre Trudeau has been fascinated by this great county. Recounting his experiences in the China of recent years, Trudeau visits artists and migrant workers, townspeople and rural farmers. Often accompanied by a young Chinese journalist, Vivien, he explores realities caught in time between the China of our memories and the thrust of progress. The China he seeks out lurks in hints and shadows. It flickers dimly amidst all the glare and noise. The people he encounters along the way give up but small secrets yet each revelation comes as a surprise that jolts us from our preconceived ideas and forces us to challenge our most secure notions. Barbarian Lost, Trudeau’s first book, is an insightful and witty account of the dynamic changes going on right now in China, as well as a look back into the deeper history of this highly codified society. On the ground with the women and men who make China tick., Trudeau shines new light on the country as only a traveller with his storytelling abilities could.

Unfinished Voyages
Unfinished Voyages

Author: Graeme Henderson

Publisher: UWA Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 9781920694883

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An invaluable guide for maritime archeologists, recreational divers, historians and others interested in the drama adventure and romance of Western Australia's rich maritime history.

The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Vol.-Ii)
The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Vol.-Ii)

Author: Washington Irving

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2023-10-01

Total Pages: 827

ISBN-13:

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The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Vol. II) by Washington Irving: Washington Irving's comprehensive biography of Christopher Columbus continues in Volume II, delving deeper into the life and explorations of the famous Italian explorer. Drawing from historical records and firsthand accounts, Irving paints a vivid picture of Columbus's later voyages and his encounters with new lands and cultures. The biography provides a captivating narrative of one of the most significant figures in world history, shedding light on the Age of Exploration and its impact on the world. Key Aspects of the Book "The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Vol. II) by Washington Irving": Historical Detail: Washington Irving's biography offers meticulous historical research and authentic accounts of Christopher Columbus's later journeys. Explorer's Legacy: The book explores Columbus's legacy and the lasting effects of his expeditions on global history and cultural exchange. Personal Struggles and Triumphs: The biography delves into Columbus's personal challenges and triumphs as he navigated the uncertainties of exploration and discovery. Washington Irving was a prominent American writer and historian of the early 19th century. Known for his contributions to American literature, Irving is best remembered for his short stories, including "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle," as well as his historical biographies. "The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus" showcases his talent for bringing historical figures to life through engaging storytelling and meticulous research.

The Longest Voyage
The Longest Voyage

Author: Robert Silverberg

Publisher: Ohio University Press

Published: 2020-12-04

Total Pages: 510

ISBN-13: 082144056X

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From the intense and brooding Magellan and the glamorous and dashing Sir Francis Drake; to Thomas Cavendish, who set off to plunder Spain’s American gold and the Dutch circumnavigators, whose numbers included pirates as well as explorers and merchants, Robert Silverberg captures the adventures and seafaring exploits of a bygone era. Over the course of a century, European circumnavigators in small ships charted the coast of the New World and explored the Pacific Ocean. Characterized by fierce nationalism, competitiveness, and bloodshed, The Longest Voyage: Circumnavigators in the Age of Discovery captures the drama, danger, and personalities in the colorful story of the first voyages around the world. These accounts begin with Magellan’s unprecedented 1519–22 circumnavigation, providing an immediate, exciting, and intimate glimpse into that historic venture. The story includes frequent threats of mutiny; the nearly unendurable extremes of heat, cold, hunger, thirst, and fatigue; the fear, tedium, and moments of despair; the discoveries of exotic new peoples and strange new lands; and, finally, Magellan’s own dramatic death during a fanatical attempt to convert native Philippine islanders to Christianity. Capturing the total context of political climate and historical change that made the Age of Discovery one of excitement and drama, Silverberg brings a motley crew of early ocean explorers vividly to life.