From the Age of Exploration to the modern era of container ships and supertankers, this fascinating book tells the story of life on the high seas. With captivating firsthand accounts and stunning illustrations, Paddack brings to life the thrill and danger of life at sea, and offers a unique perspective on the history of maritime trade and transportation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.