The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sunken Ships and Treasures

by Steven Johnson

Book Overview

A compendium of history's ill-fated seagoing vessels, from the Vikings and ancient Chinese junks to the 20th century, and the fate of the riches they carried. Maps and records reveal as much as is known about the maritime disasters, including names of ships, dates and locations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028632311
• ISBN13: 9780028632315
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Alpha Books
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.3" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

This book about Shipwrecks is Not a Wreck!

This book is one of the most enjoyable books to read on the subject of Sunken Ships and Lost Treasure. The information included in these 450 plus pages is varied and useful. The reading is easy and the additional information boxes sprinkled through out the text are humorous and informative. I find this book to be useful to the first time shipwreck enthusiast and to the person who wants to find out more about shipwrecks and treasure. The background stories are interesting and presented in a way to keep your interest without going to deep. There is a complete glossary as well as links to internet sites on the subjects covered.