Atlas Of Shipwrecks & Treasure (Hardcover)

~ Nigel Pickford (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA?An oversized treasure of a book, packed with illustrations, photographs, maps, and possibilities. Chronology runs from the Bronze Age through the Vikings, the Chinese, Levantine and Portuguese trades, the Armada, pirates and East India men, and the Titanic and Andrea Doria wrecks, ending with the 1944 sinking of the John Barry. Part Two is a gazetteer that surveys over 1,400 shipwrecks around the world. The information is detailed, showing the depths at which the sunken ships lie, routes taken, cargo carried, and detail on salvaging efforts. This is a book that immediately catches the eye, while perusal stimulates the imagination.?Frances Reiher, Kings Park Library, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Pickford, whose father worked as a researcher for an English salvage company involved in nearly 100 operations, here chronicles shipwrecks from the Bronze Age to the Vikings, then moves on to Chinese junks, the Levantine trade, the Portuguese and Spanish plate fleets, pirates, gold rush paddle-steamers, and, finally, to the Titanic and other modern ships. To be included, wrecks must have been laden with treasure. Colorful maps detail the historical trade routes and pinpoint the wrecks. A gazetteer surveys over 1400 shipwrecks around the world, including many that have yet to be salvaged; each is briefly described in the "Shipwreck Listings" section. A good history and a welcome reference for treasure seekers. Highly recommended for public libraries.
John Kenny, San Francisco P.L.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT; 1 Amer ed edition (September 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564585999
• ISBN-13: 978-1564585998
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 10.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #501,863 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fun book to breeze through., July 9, 1998

By	[e-mail] (Sourthern California) - See all my reviews

A great coffee table book I've owned for a few years, this book is full of interesting facts that are put together in an interesting way. Not a hard-core history book by any means. Not really in-depth, either. Pretty pictures make it good for all ages of reading.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well researched and well presented., October 4, 2004

By	Ned Middleton (British professional underwater photo-journalist & author) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Shortly after this book was first published, I attended the London Dive Show and I recall how I had to convince the lady selling this particular book to let me purchase her last "counter" copy because she had sold out within a couple of hours of opening on that first day.

This book is a collection of shipwreck and treasure stories from ancient and modern times shown in the context of where they are in the world. Measuring 12½ in x 10¼ in (315mm x 260mm), it is packed with almost 200 pages of exactly the sort of information every diver wants to read. In short, this hardback book is a steal at £20.

A quick glance at the contents page reveals how the author uses the word world-wide theme of the book to good effect with chapters on; Bronze Age to Byzantium, Vikings, Chinese Junks, Levantine Trade, Portuguese Carracks, Armada, Spanish Plate Fleets, Pirates and Privateers, East Indiamen, Revolution, Great Collectors, Gold Rush, Mail Ships and Liners and ships from WW2. These are followed by carefully detailed Annexes which show; The relevant maps, shipwreck listings, glossary, bibliography, index and acknowledgements.

The treasures are enough to make any mouth water - and they are not yet all found. Altogether I consider this to be a scholarly piece of work - and no Divers bookshelf can be considered complete without a copy.

NM

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Treasure book, January 9, 2007

By	Charlene Rossi - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Very nice book. Gave it to my sailing husband. He has read it over and over.