People have always been fascinated by the vast expanses of seas and oceans and have long tried to conquer their boundless lakes. Rivers became important trade routes, and the seas became a place where food was extracted. Ships are now an important vehicle. In general, this book tells its reader about the history of shipping. And it all started with hollowed out or burned tree trunks, then there were sails, steamers, floating factories that process caught fish, port tugs and racing boats ... There is a lot: history, humor and a huge number of incredible details. Exploring, discovering and inventing is the main idea of this book.
This original 1977 edition will captivate young researchers and bring them to the world 40 years ago. The book demonstrates how the world was perceived then and how people imagined the future, the time in which we live today.
In 1978, the book was included in the honorary list of the Hans Christian Andersen Prize.
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