Eso no estaba en mi libro de historia de los naufragios
Mollá Ayuso, Luis
Did you know that survivors of a shipwreck had to cut their hair and offer it to the sea as a sacrifice? Or that some coastal towns used fires to lure ships to dangerous shores to mercilessly plunder crew and passengers? Do you know the shipwreck of "the rubber duckies"? Or the mystery of the German ocean liner Wilhelm Gustloff that left the worst loss of human life? Or that Dorothy Gibson, a silent film actress, survived the shipwreck of the Titanic and starred in a movie wearing the same clothes she wore that fateful night? An exciting journey through the shipwrecks that shaped the history of navigation. In "That was not in my shipwreck history book", Captain Luis Mollá, an expert on the subject, transports you to surprising stories full of emotion. From the ancient Greeks and Romans to the most recent disasters on the high seas, you will discover tragedies and heroic deeds hidden beneath the waves. Through these pages, the author reveals the stories of brave sailors who braved relentless storms, deadly collisions, and fierce naval battles. He will uncover the mysteries of shipwrecks and the hidden treasures waiting to be found. As well as the causes that trigger these incidents, from adverse weather conditions to deadly encounters with icebergs. With an adventurous style and full of knowledge, Captain Mollá invites you to explore the deepest secrets of the world's seas. From the Strait of Gibraltar to Cape Horn, this book will immerse you in the most iconic shipwreck sites, revealing the history that lies beneath the waters.
- Author
-
Mollá Ayuso, Luis
- Subject
-
History
> World history
- EAN
-
9788411315296
- ISBN
-
978-84-1131-529-6
- Edition
- 1
- Publisher
-
Almuzara
- Pages
- 368
- High
- 24.0 cm
- Weight
- 15.0 cm
- Release date
- 03-10-2023
- Language
- Spanish
- Series
- Historia