1942 "Admiral of the Ocean Sea: A Life of Christopher Columbus" — Samuel Eliot Morison — Leather-bound, gilt-edged Easton Press edition — 2 volumes
1942 "Admiral of the Ocean Sea: A Life of Christopher Columbus" — Samuel Eliot Morison — Leather-bound, gilt-edged Easton Press edition — 2 volumes
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A definitive biography that offers an in-depth exploration of the life and voyages of the famed explorer Christopher Columbus. Morison, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and skilled sailor, provides a detailed account of Columbus's voyages, blending historical research with personal experience as he retraced Columbus's routes himself.
This two-volume work is celebrated for its scholarly rigor and engaging narrative, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the Age of Exploration and maritime history.
In a beautiful Easton Press limited edition. Accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival paper with gilded edges, smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints. Bound In full leather with hubbed spines.
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