Some of the greatest tales of adventure known are included in this collection, from the adrenalin-rich clipper race from Australia to the speed and heat of the battle of Midway. But the stories are not all about ships and sailors. Paul Aston has chosen stories which will appeal to all tastes, about exploration, submarine adventure, and also about the sea itself and the creatures that lurk beneath its surface. For many the sea is not an enemy but a source of life, but it has swallowed people and treasure. These stories tell of the people whose livelihoods depend on the sea, and also reveal where sunken treasure might lie and the lengths to which some will go to find it.

 

This book is part of a book series called True Story .

There are 352 pages in this book. This book was published 1997 by Little, Brown Book Group .

Born in London in 1954, Bob Moulder studied art at Watford and Belfast universities. Having worked as a professional illustrator for over thirty years, Bob's passion for drawing has led him to work for a range of leading publishers, magazines and organisations. Specialising in historical and sports illustrations, Bob's previous titles for A & C Black include Goal Getter and Zero to Hero.

This book has the following chapters: Danger; battles; races; crimes; sports; jobs; re-creations; the incredible; underwater treasures; did you know?; facts and figures.