Retracing History's Great Moments
A section of myself dedicated to another author-adventurer--Tim Severin. Severin's unusual career takes history out of the classroom and travels with a purpose--retracing great moments of history. My shelf has about half his books. There are plenty more. 1. Tracking Marco Polo (1964). By motorcycle from Venice to Central Asia retracing Marco Polo's route along the Silk Road. Bought used but can't remember where. 2. Explorers of the Mississippi (1968). Severin starts his journey at Lake Itasca in a Birch bark canoe to tell the story of DeSoto and other European explorers of the Father of Waters. Bought used. 3. The Oriental Adventure: Explorers of the East (1976). Severin retraces paths of European explorers in Asia. Lots of quality pictures and prints. Bought used. 4. The Brendan Voyage (1978) . Severin sails a leather currach from Ireland to Newfoundl...