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A review by duchessofreadin
A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks by David Gibbins
4.0
From ancient to more modern shipwrecks, this book takes you on a wonderful adventure! Get to know past civilizations from artifacts found on sunken ships. Dive into the greatest mysteries of maritime history, and discover a waterlogged time capsule of goodies.
While life on board a vessel might not have been easy, some of these wrecks have afforded us a glimpse into how they lived, and functioned aboard these vessels. From artifacts of warfare, to everyday items such as shoes and cooking utensils - each wreck offers a different look into life, death, and even medicine.
This was a truly fantastic read, and I highly enjoyed the way it was laid out. From the ancient wrecks to looking into the lost Franklin expedition, each chapters brings interesting facts, and well researched information. I learned so much from reading through this. Highly recommend for those who enjoy history - it is a great way dive into some new information, and perhaps learn a new fact or five.
While life on board a vessel might not have been easy, some of these wrecks have afforded us a glimpse into how they lived, and functioned aboard these vessels. From artifacts of warfare, to everyday items such as shoes and cooking utensils - each wreck offers a different look into life, death, and even medicine.
This was a truly fantastic read, and I highly enjoyed the way it was laid out. From the ancient wrecks to looking into the lost Franklin expedition, each chapters brings interesting facts, and well researched information. I learned so much from reading through this. Highly recommend for those who enjoy history - it is a great way dive into some new information, and perhaps learn a new fact or five.