Wonders in the Deep by Mensun Bound - ISBN: 9781398507418
Hardcover
Dive into history: Shipwrecks reveal lost tales of human ambition.

Wonders in the Deep

Extraordinary Shipwreck Discoveries from Spanish Gold to Shackleton's Bible

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  • Hardcover

    416 pages

  • Release Date

    16 October 2024

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Summary

An awe-inspiring deep-dive into the treasures found on the sea floor and what they reveal about our past.

A shipwreck is a time capsule. When a maritime archaeologist picks up an item from the seabed, there is a direct connection with history. The last time the object was touched could have been centuries before; now, it’s starting a new life.

The millions of vessels that lie under the sea tell the human history of the world. Mensun Bound is the renowned marin…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781398507418
ISBN-10:1398507415
Author:Mensun Bound, Mark Frary
Publisher:Simon & Schuster Ltd
Imprint:Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:416
Release Date:16 October 2024
Weight:898g
Dimensions:35mm x 242mm x 159mm
About The Author

Mensun Bound

MENSUN BOUND is a world-famous underwater archaeologist and bestselling author of The Ship Beneath The Ice. He has directed some of the biggest shipwreck surveys, including the 6th century BC Giglio shipwreck, the oldest ever discovered at the time, and the raising of the Hoi An hoard.

MARK FRARY has published 12 books previously and has written for publications including The Times and the Sunday Times. He writes about a wide range of subjects including science, technology, travel and business.

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