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Atlantic: A Vast Ocean of a Million Stories

by Simon Winchester, Illus. with photos
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Atlantic: A Vast Ocean of a Million Stories
Atlantic: A Vast Ocean of a Million Stories

Chronicles defining moments shaping civilization by sea.

This isn't just about the Atlantic's vast waters; it's about its monumental role in human history. Simon Winchester takes you on a journey that's as deep and wide as the ocean itself, blending captivating anecdotes with serious scholarship. The way he paints this biography of the Atlantic will change how you view not just the ocean, but the narratives of explorers, wars, and civilizations it has influenced. If history told by the waves speaks to you, let "Atlantic" be your ship and guide.

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Atlantic: A Vast Ocean of a Million Stories

by Simon Winchester, Illus. with photos
$14.90 Now $10.90 Save 27%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$50.15  

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ISBN: 9780007341375
Authors: Simon Winchester, Illus. with photos
Publisher: Harper
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Nature, Travel, History, Science
Related Topics: Environment, Natural History, Travel, Nature, History, World History, Nature
Goodreads rating: 3.75
(rated by 4939 readers)

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Charting the Atlantic's key role in human development, this tour de force of narrative history tells the story of the great ocean, from its birth far back in geological time to its extinction in the distant future.
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Chronicles defining moments shaping civilization by sea.

This isn't just about the Atlantic's vast waters; it's about its monumental role in human history. Simon Winchester takes you on a journey that's as deep and wide as the ocean itself, blending captivating anecdotes with serious scholarship. The way he paints this biography of the Atlantic will change how you view not just the ocean, but the narratives of explorers, wars, and civilizations it has influenced. If history told by the waves speaks to you, let "Atlantic" be your ship and guide.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.