The book highlights the 16th-century English-Atlantic connections based on the world division defined by two fundamental documents of the late 15th century: nam

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This fine collection of extraordinary stories and stunning illustrations recount the harrowing rescues of ships and cities in distress. “The sea is at its bes

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