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  • The Money Pit
    Dustin Gross
    The island doesn’t give up its secrets; it just allows us to bury our own inside of it.Most people know Oak Island from television-a place of dramatic music, cliffhangers, and a revolving door of theories involving everyone from the Knights Templar to Francis Bacon. But the reality of this tiny island in Mahone Bay is far more violent, expensive, and deeply unsettling than a si...
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    17,61 €

  • The Screams of Silence
    sodha iqbal Kasam / The Screams of Silence
    Cellular Jail Dark HistoryForgotten Tales of Kala PaniBritish Colonial BrutalityHuman Rights Violations in HistoryFreedom Struggle Torture MethodsUnheard Screams of MartyrsInfamous Prison Hardships The Screams of Silence:50 Brutal Tortures of Kala Pani That History Forgot to TellThe Human Engine Agony of the Oil MillThe walls of the Cellular Jail did not just hold prisoners th...
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    10,75 €

  • Work at Sea
    Iver P. Cooper
    For millennia, ships have been used to fish; transport passengers and cargo; and bring divers to particular locations to harvest sea life, salvage wrecks, or conduct studies. Anchors must be raised or lowered; rigging adjusted; and cargo loaded, stowed, and ultimately delivered. Employing navigation, equipment, and methods, ships must be steered to their destination despite ...
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    73,43 €

  • The Problem of Piracy in the Early Modern World
    This collection examines early modern maritime predation through three lenses: state jurisdiction over seafarers, diverse predatory practices labeled as piracy, and representations of piracy by states and seafarers themselves. ...
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    82,50 €

  • Maritime Musicians and Performers on Early Modern English Voyages
    James Seth
    Aims to tell the full story of early English shipboard performers, who have been historically absent from conversations about English navigation, maritime culture, and economic expansion. ...
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    82,89 €

  • Coffin Ship
    William Henry
    The tragic tale of the sinking of the famine ship, the St. John in Massachusetts Bay in 1849. The Great Irish Famine drove huge numbers of Irish men and women to leave the island and pursue their survival in foreign lands. In 1847, some 200,000 people sailed for Boston alone. Of this massive group, 2,000 never made it to their destination, killed by disease and hunger during th...
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    20,97 €

  • Discovering Submerged Stories
    Duncan Ross
    Discovering Submerged Stories: A Personal Dive into Britain’s History is Duncan Ross’s passionate venture into the hidden world of underwater archaeology. Blending personal narrative with historical insights, he reveals twelve fascinating submerged sites - from shipwrecks, a Victorian submarine, and a World War II plane, to ancient settlements and forests. Packed with stunning ...
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    45,99 €

  • Empire Autopsy
    J.F. Yates
    Empire Autopsy: How Britain Lost the World by Ruling ItA Revolutionary Analysis of Imperial Rise and FallWhy did the largest empire in human history collapse not from external defeat, but from its own greatest strengths?In this groundbreaking work, Empire Autopsy: How Britain Lost the World by Ruling It challenges everything we thought we knew about imperial decline. Through th...
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    72,96 €

  • Empire Autopsy
    J.F. Yates
    Empire Autopsy: How Britain Lost the World by Ruling ItA Revolutionary Analysis of Imperial Rise and FallWhy did the largest empire in human history collapse not from external defeat, but from its own greatest strengths?In this groundbreaking work, Empire Autopsy: How Britain Lost the World by Ruling It challenges everything we thought we knew about imperial decline. Through th...
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    32,59 €

  • On Shoreless Sea
    Roy Grundmann
    Combines new archival research with innovative theory to reassess the ship’s dramatic voyage and analyze its representation in a broad range of texts, films, and artifacts of popular memory.In 1939, the ocean liner MS St. Louis undertook a dramatic voyage with over nine hundred Jewish refugees that caught the world’s attention and has been remembered in numerous printed texts, ...
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    29,28 €

  • The Shipwreck Decoder
    Ashton East
    Transform your understanding of the underwater world with The Shipwreck Decoder. This essential illustrated guide helps you understand the silent stories told by submerged vessels. This insightful handbook delves into the features of shipwrecks, placing them in their rich historical context. It teaches you how to interpret your observations. Spanning different eras of maritime ...
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    29,65 €

  • The Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration on Film and Television, Volume 1
    John Atkins
    This book examines in detail for the first time the screen legacy of the great Irish-born Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922). It encompasses the pioneering expedition films he made from 1909 to 1922 and the documentary and drama productions he has inspired since then. The book provides a unique and original approach to understanding Shackleton, including th...
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    73,30 €

  • Doubloons
    Charles B. Driscoll
    'Once a good tale of buried treasure, always a good tale of buried treasure. And few persons recount them with the verve and air of authenticity that marks Mr. Driscoll’s narrative.' (1931 review)'Doubloons is certainly one of the best, and quite possibly the actual best work on treasure trove ever compiled. Mr. Driscoll, impelled by an obvious affection for the subject, has ma...
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    24,52 €

  • The Pilot Fish
    Vince DeOrchis
    It’s a fast and silent sub and it threatens a city along the U.S. East Coast. The only sure thing: It comes from North Korea. But where is it now? It’s a deadly puzzle attorney Joe Barrett needs to solve in The Pilot Fish. This is Vince DeOrchis’s second fast-paced book in his thriller adventure series. After a collision with a container ship in the English channel reveals a sh...
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    23,76 €

  • Merchant and Naval Ship Movements, 1764-1799
    Erik S. Hinckley
    A supplement to existing ship logs and naval histories, this volume presents a selection of first-hand accounts from the Connecticut Courant, a prominent 18th-century newspaper, documenting significant maritime events of the period. It includes reports on shipwrecks, piracy, privateering, naval engagements, and the transportation of trade goods, offering a window into the co...
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    93,92 €

  • The Royal and Russian Navies
    David Fields / Robert Avery
    Before the political rupture between Russia and the West-triggered by Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the invasion of Ukraine in 2022-the Royal Navy and the Russian Navy engaged in a complex programme of military cooperation. From 1988, the Royal Navy first collaborated with the Soviet Navy, then the Russian Federation Navy, culminating in a 1998 Memorandum of Underst...
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    35,64 €

  • Pirates and Piracy
    Frederick Ehrlich / Herman A. (Herman August) Heydt / Oscar Herrmann
    'Pirates and Piracy' by Oscar Herrmann delves into the captivating history of pirates and their impact on maritime history. Explore the thrilling world of piracy on the open sea, examining the organized crime that thrived on the world’s waterways. This meticulously prepared print edition explores the historical realities of pirates, their ships, and the era of maritime conflict...
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    15,63 €

  • Q-Ships and Their Story
    E. Keble (Edward Keble) Chatterton
    'Q-Ships and Their Story' recounts a remarkable chapter in naval warfare during World War I. Edward Keble Chatterton chronicles the clandestine operations of the Q-ships, also known as mystery ships, employed by Great Britain against German submarines. These disguised merchant vessels were armed to lure U-boats into attack, revealing their hidden weaponry to devastating effect....
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    23,17 €

  • The Real Captain Kidd
    Cornelius Neale Dalton
    Unravel the truth behind the legend in 'The Real Captain Kidd: A Vindication' by Cornelius Neale Dalton. Delve into the captivating story of William Kidd, the infamous figure synonymous with piracy and buried treasure. Was Captain Kidd truly the villainous pirate history has painted him to be, or was he a victim of circumstance and political maneuvering?This meticulously resear...
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    20,24 €

  • The Loss of the Australia
    Adam Yule / James R. M’Gavin
    'The Loss of the Australia: A narrative of the loss of the brig Australia by fire on her voyage from Leith to Sydney' recounts a dramatic maritime disaster. Author Adam Yule chronicles the ill-fated voyage of the Australia, a brig bound for Sydney, and the harrowing ordeal faced by its passengers and crew. Detailing the events leading to the ship’s fiery demise in the Atlantic ...
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    15,88 €

  • The Men of the Merchant Service
    Frank Thomas Bullen
    'The Men of the Merchant Service: Being the polity of the mercantile marine for ’longshore readers' by Frank Thomas Bullen offers a compelling glimpse into the world of merchant mariners. This historical work explores the lives, duties, and societal structure of the merchant navy. Bullen, with an educator’s eye, provides a detailed account of the merchant service, painting a vi...
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    21,07 €

  • The Sinking of the Titanic, and Other Poems
    Clarence Victor Stahl
    'The Sinking of the Titanic, and Other Poems' by C. Victor Stahl presents a collection of poetry centered around maritime themes, most notably the tragic sinking of the Titanic. This volume offers a poignant reflection on one of history’s most infamous shipwrecks, exploring the disaster through verse. Stahl’s work serves as a historical and literary document, capturing the emot...
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    20,14 €

  • Daring Deeds of Famous Pirates
    E. Keble (Edward Keble) Chatterton
    'Daring Deeds of Famous Pirates' by Edward Keble Chatterton offers a thrilling glimpse into the golden age of piracy. Delve into true stories of daring sea rovers, buccaneers, and filibusters who shaped maritime history. This collection recounts stirring adventures, acts of bravery, and incredible resourcefulness on the high seas.Explore the historical context of these legendar...
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    21,12 €

  • The Tragedy of Monomoy Beach
    Clarkson P. (Clarkson Paine) Bearse
    'The Tragedy of Monomoy Beach: The Graveyard of the Atlantic' by Clarkson P. Bearse explores the perilous maritime history of Cape Cod’s Monomoy Island. This meticulously prepared historical account delves into the numerous shipwrecks and sea disasters that earned the Massachusetts coastline its ominous nickname. Bearse chronicles a compelling series of maritime tragedies, shed...
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    15,94 €

  • A Bunch of Rope Yarns
    Stanton H. (Stanton Henry) King
    'A Bunch of Rope Yarns' offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of sailors and the adventurous spirit of maritime life. Stanton H. King, through vivid storytelling, transports readers to a world of wind and wave, chronicling experiences rooted in the grand tradition of sea stories. This collection, categorized under History & Geography, provides a unique biographical perspe...
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    17,38 €

  • Tales of Shipwrecks and Other Disasters at Sea
    Thomas Bingley
    Dive into the thrilling world of maritime history with Thomas Bingley’s 'Tales of Shipwrecks and Other Disasters at Sea.' This collection recounts dramatic sea disasters and shipwrecks, offering readers a glimpse into the perilous lives of sailors and the unpredictable power of the ocean. Originally intended as juvenile literature with an emphasis on the glory of God, the stori...
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    17,44 €

  • The History of Our Navy From Its Origin to the Present Day, 1775-1897
    John Randolph Spears
    Delve into the rich tapestry of American naval history with 'The History of Our Navy from Its Origin to the Present Day 1775-1897, Vol. 3 of 4' by John Randolph Spears. This meticulously researched volume offers a detailed account of the United States Navy’s development during the late 19th century, culminating in the pivotal events leading up to the Spanish-American War.A vita...
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    26,12 €

  • Tales of the Clipper Ships
    C. Fox (Cicely Fox) Smith / Phil W. Smith
    Experience the thrilling age of sail in 'Tales of the Clipper Ships' by Cicely Fox Smith. This collection captures the spirit of maritime history through stories centered on the majestic clipper ships that once ruled the seas. Explore the challenges and triumphs of life aboard these vessels, brought to life through meticulously researched historical fiction.From the history of ...
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    17,63 €

  • Narrative of the Most Extraordinary and Distressing Shipwreck of the Whale-ship Essex, of Nantucket
    Owen Chase
    Experience one of history’s most harrowing maritime disasters with Owen Chase’s 'Narrative of the Most Extraordinary and Distressing Shipwreck of the Whale-ship Essex.' This firsthand account details the infamous 1820 shipwreck of the Nantucket whale ship Essex, an event that inspired Herman Melville’s 'Moby Dick.'Chase, the ship’s first mate, recounts the terrifying whale atta...
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    17,17 €

  • Captain Cook in New South Wales
    James Bonwick
    'Captain Cook in New South Wales: The Mystery of Naming Botany Bay' by James Bonwick delves into a pivotal moment in maritime history: Captain Cook’s exploration of Australia and the naming of Botany Bay. This historical account meticulously examines New South Wales up to 1788, offering insights into the early encounters and discoveries that shaped the region.Bonwick’s work exp...
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    15,69 €


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