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Admiral of the Ocean Sea: A Life of Christopher Columbus Audiobook
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Admiral of the Ocean Sea is Admiral Samuel Eliot Morison’s classic biography of the greatest sailor of them all, Christopher Columbus. It is written with the insight, energy, and authority that only someone who had himself sailed in Columbus’ path to the New World could muster. Morison undertook this expedition in a 147-foot schooner and a 47-foot ketch, the dimensions of these craft roughly matching those of Columbus’ Santa Maria and Niña. The result is this vivid and definitive biography that accurately details the voyages that, for better or worse, changed the world.
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"A detailed description of the nautical and navigational achievements of Columbus. Based on journals of Columbus and other source documents. Morison chartered a sailing vessel to visit many of the areas Columbus discovered in order to get a more accurate picture of what happened."
— James (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A splendid achievement and a lasting monument of American scholarship. The style is delightful and flowing, and the whole work is replete with beauty and humor…[A] supremely valuable contribution to the literature on Columbus.”
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“A most complete history of the voyage of Christoper Columbus, with a wealth of details and notes galore…Morison writes entertainingly.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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Winner of the 1943 Pulitzer Prize for Biography/Autobiography
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" Morison is unabashedly pro-Columbus, but there's no denying Columbus' fortitude, stubbornness and vision. A great, enthralling book. "
— Conrad, 8/20/2012 -
" not good at all. more epistomology of columbian research than a good story. author seems more fascinated by his own researching skills than he does by his subject. "
— Chris, 5/18/2012 -
" This is a fine biography of Columbus and his voyages by the man who, during his lifetime, was the foremost naval historian of the USA. Notably, Morison made a point of personally retracing what can be reconstructed of Columbus' journeys to the Americas. "
— Erik, 4/30/2012 -
" Having the qualities of both a gifted writer and a navy man make Eliot the perfect author to bring these epic (if ever that word was deserved it is here) journeys to life. "
— Lemar, 3/15/2012 -
" I had always enjoyed history classes in school, but this book started my love affair with the non-fiction book. I re-read it a couple of times over the years and have passed it on to relatives and friends. "
— Helaine, 5/25/2010 -
" not good at all. more epistomology of columbian research than a good story. author seems more fascinated by his own researching skills than he does by his subject. "
— Chris, 4/21/2010 -
" This is a fine biography of Columbus and his voyages by the man who, during his lifetime, was the foremost naval historian of the USA. Notably, Morison made a point of personally retracing what can be reconstructed of Columbus' journeys to the Americas. "
— Erik, 3/11/2010 -
" Morison is unabashedly pro-Columbus, but there's no denying Columbus' fortitude, stubbornness and vision. A great, enthralling book. "
— Conrad, 12/31/2008
About Samuel Eliot Morison
Samuel Eliot Morison (1887–1976), Rear Admiral, United States Naval Reserve, was an American historian noted for his works of history, especially maritime history, that were both authoritative and highly readable. At various times he held teaching positions at Berkeley, Oxford, and Harvard. A sailor as well as a scholar, he garnered numerous literary prizes, military honors, and national awards from both foreign countries and the United States, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the 1962 American Academy of Arts and Letters Gold Medal for History. His Admiral of the Ocean Sea won the 1943 Pulitzer Prize for Biography.
About Frederick Davidson
Frederick Davidson (1932–2005), also known as David Case, was one of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America in 1976. He received AudioFile’s Golden Voice Award and numerous Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings.