Clements R. Markham / Clements RMarkham
The Sea Fathers: A Series Of Lives Of Great Navigators Of Former Times is a book written by Clements R. Markham. It is a collection of biographies of some of the most renowned navigators of the past who were instrumental in exploring and mapping the seas. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different navigator, including Pytheas, the Greek explorer who sailed to the Arctic Circle in the 4th century BC, and Prince Henry the Navigator, who sponsored numerous expeditions along the west coast of Africa in the 15th century. Markham’s writing is well-researched and informative, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the lives and achievements of these great navigators. He details their voyages, the challenges they faced, and the impact their discoveries had on the world. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in maritime history and the exploration of the world’s oceans.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.