Author: OBREGON, MAURICIO
Title: Beyond the Edge of the Sea - Sailing with Jason and the Argonauts, the Vikings, and Other Explorers of the Ancient World
Description: New York, Random House. 2001, First Edition. (ISBN: 0679463267). Hard Cover, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. STATED FIRST EDITION. A Fine unmarked copy with near Fine complete dustjacket. The author was a Colombian ambassador to the Caribbean, Venezuela and the O.A.S. and takes us with him on his reenactments of the hazardous adventures of Jason, sailing east along the coast of the Black Sea, and of Ulysses, sailing clockwise around the Mediterranean. He has also traced the voyages depicted in the Norse legends, followed adventurous Muslims on Southern journeys, and emulated the Polynesians, scrutinizing every detail of sailing in ancient times. Illustrated by more than 40 drawings and photographs. B2B. Fine/Very Good.

Keywords: Colombian Ambassador, Epic Classical Voyages Retraced, Sailing 0679463267


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