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Cape Horn

Felix Riesenberg

出版	Read Books Ltd, 2013-05-31
主題	History / Latin America / South AmericaHistory / General
ISBN	14733884069781473388406
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=vR5-CgAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋

Felix Riesenberg history of sea travel around Cape Horn. Begining with Magellan's magnificent discovery of the strait through to the Pacific at the tip of South America. It is difficult for us to comprehend the feat this was until we note that several other explorers attempted it, but few were able to conquer the incredible hardships, nor manage their men well enough to quell the mutinies. The story of the Cape Horn region, from the days of the first discoverers through the glorious age of sail, including the author's own experiences; wherein an important geographical discovery is made.