Author(s): Joseph Cummins

World History

Great Sea Stories recounts epic tales of the victims of shipwreck, mutiny and marooning, through history and around the globe, and includes stories of cannibalism, madness and desperate fights for survival. And behind every tale of tragedy or triumph lies the eternal mystery and majesty of the merciless, unpredictable ocean. The popular history series Moments in History brings together some of the most fascinating moments from the past. Short, easily digestible chapters make this series an ideal way to catch up on the history we've heard of and ought to know more about, and reveal just what made these incidents so significant, and why they have gained a permanent place in our collective consciousness.