The Spanish Galleon
Being an account of a search for sunken treasure in the Caribbean SeaBy Charles Sumner Seeley
Length9h
About this audiobook
In "The Spanish Galleon," Charles Sumner Seeley embarks on a captivating exploration of the maritime history that shaped the early modern world. With a narrative that blends historical fact and imaginative reconstruction, Seeley's prose is a striking amalgamation of meticulous research and vivid storytelling. The book unveils the intricate network of trade, cultural exchange, and conflict surrounding the famed galleons, drawing upon primary sources as well as contemporary scholarly discourse to place these vessels within the broader context of global exploration and empire-building during the Spanish Golden Age. The literary style is both engaging and scholarly, appealing to both enthusiasts of history and those seeking a deeper understanding of maritime influence in shaping global dynamics. Charles Sumner Seeley was a historian with a passion for maritime affairs, and his background in both historical research and literature informed his insightful perspective on the galleons. His fascination with the maritime world is evident throughout the narrative, as he meticulously highlights the technological innovations, navigational challenges, and the cultural exchanges that occurred through Spanish seafaring. This comprehensive approach not only underscores the significance of the galleon in naval history but also reflects Seeley'Äôs belief in the interconnectedness of global cultures. Readers seeking a deeper appreciation for maritime history and its impact on international relations will find "The Spanish Galleon" an invaluable addition to their library. This book offers ample opportunity for reflection on the complexities of imperialism and trade, while simultaneously providing a lively and informative discourse that will appeal to scholars and casual readers alike.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length9 hrs
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. THE ISLAND.
2CHAPTER II. THE FOOD SUPPLY.
3CHAPTER III. HOUSE-BUILDING.
4CHAPTER IV. PIG-HUNTING.
5CHAPTER V. BOAT-BUILDING.
Show all chaptersShow less
6CHAPTER VI. “DUKE 2D, PROPERTY OF H. SENLIS.”
7CHAPTER VII. THE WATER-GLASS.
8CHAPTER VIII. BREAD-MAKING.
9CHAPTER IX. THE GALLEON FOUND.
10CHAPTER X. THE CASTAWAYS.
11CHAPTER XI. ALICE AND HER FATHER.
12CHAPTER XII. THE PROBLEM.
13CHAPTER XIII. THE ABANDONED PLANTATION.
14CHAPTER XIV. A REMARKABLE CURE.
15CHAPTER XV. LOST AND FOUND.
16CHAPTER XVI. A BAD PORT.
17CHAPTER XVII. THE WAVES IN HARNESS.
18CHAPTER XVIII. EMBAYED.
19CHAPTER XIX. THE PEARL-FISHERS.
20CHAPTER XX. THE CAPTAIN OF THE GANG.
21CHAPTER XXI. SELF-BETRAYED.
22CHAPTER XXII. THE CAPTAIN’S FATE.
23CHAPTER XXIII. TREASURE TROVE.
More from Charles Sumner Seeley
With Fire and Sword (Annotated)Henryk Sienkiewicz36h 6m$2 · $0.00
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m$53 · $0.00
MusashiEiji Yoshikawa53h 20m$30
The Eighth Life (for Brilka)Nino Haratischwili41h 10m$53 · $0.00
War and Peace - The Unabridged Maude Translation (Annotated)Leo Tolstoy64h 48m$2 · $0.00
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m$33 · $0.00
Their Castilian OrphanAnna Belfrage14h 45m$27
Lieutenant Hornblower (Annotated)C. S. Forester11h 41m$2 · $0.00
The Complete 13 Novels & longer fiction: Treasure Island, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Black Arrow, Kidnapped, The Master of Ballantrae, The Wrong Box and more...Robert Louis Stevenson106h 29m$1 · $0.00
Eagles over BritainLee Jackson12h 26m$23
Rilla of InglesideLucy Maud Montgomery11h 44m$2 · $0.00
The Viennese DressmakerKathryn Gauci11h 46m$23 · $0.00
The Man in the Brown Suit & They Came to BaghdadAgatha Christie15h 43m$33 · $0.00
Under the Light of the Italian MoonJennifer Anton12h 28m$23 · $0.00
THE COMPLETE PALLISER NOVELS (All 6 Novels in One Edition)Anthony Trollope172h 46m$2 · $0.00
Jubilee, 50th Anniversary EditionMargaret Walker15h 43m$25 · $0.00
Arch of TriumphErich Maria Remarque15h 51m$28
Serenade for NadiaZülfü Livaneli9h 9m$20
Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen14h 44m$2 · $0.00
Flying Colours (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith9h 26m$2 · $0.00
Northern ShadowsDaniel Greene12h 52m$23
Jubal Stone: U.S. Marshal: Blood Trail To Hell: A Western Adventure NovelCasey Nash3h 42m$18 · $0.00
Sons of War Series Box SetNicholas Sansbury Smith49h 30m$40
Can’t Ride Around ItAnn Charles, Sam Lucky10h 13m$25
Punk’s FightWard Carroll10h 28m$20
Sons of Valor IV: False FlagJeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews11h 47m$25
With Fire and Sword (Annotated)Henryk Sienkiewicz36h 6m$2 · $0.00
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m$53 · $0.00
Ship of the Line (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith11h 13m$2 · $0.00
Once an EagleAnton Myrer41h 21m$40
The Count of Monte Cristo + The Three Musketeers + The Man in the Iron Mask (3 Unabridged Classics) (Annotated)Alexandre Dumas101h 51m$2 · $0.00
Sons of War 4: SoldiersNicholas Sansbury Smith, Tom Abrahams12h 54m$25
The Complete Novels (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)Robert Louis Stevenson100h 59m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Jack London – 22 Adventure Classics in One Volume (Illustrated) (Annotated)Jack London188h 23m$2 · $0.00
The Road to Gundagai (The Matilda Saga, #3)Jackie French12h 31m$33 · $0.00
I AM BOND, JAMES BOND – The Books Behind The Movies: Premium Collection – 20 Titles in One Volume (Annotated)Ian Fleming101h 33m$2 · $0.00
The Skull of the WorldKate Forsyth10h 28m5.0 (1)$20
The Greatest Zane Grey WesternsZane Grey73h 15m$2 · $0.00
TimelessR. A. Salvatore12h 30m$33 · $0.00
Hang Them SlowlyWilliam W. Johnstone9h 22m$20
You may also like
SeamanGail Langer Karwoski6h 31m$20
South (Summarized Edition)Ernest Shackleton3h 51m$2
The Spanish GalleonCharles Sumner Seeley9h$2 · $0.00
The Pioneers; a Tale of the Western WildernessR. M. Ballantyne2h 47m$1 · $0.00
The Cruise of the SnowbirdGordon Stables9h 38m$1 · $0.00
In The Great White LandGordon Stables6h 34m$2.40
Spinifex and SandDavid Carnegie13h 36m$2 · $0.00
The Assault on Mount Everest. 1922C. G. Bruce9h 6m$2.30
The Pioneers A Tale of the Western WildernessR. M. Ballantyne2h 52m$2.30
Opening the West With Lewis and ClarkMinnie Myrtle7h$2.30
Blake's BurdenHarold Bindloss9h 45m$2 · $0.00
The Adventures of Zenas Leonard, Fur Trader & Trapper (1831-1836)Zenas Leonard, Joseph Meek7h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Siege and Conquest of the North PoleGeorge Bryce11h 36m$2 · $0.00
North-Pole VoyagesZachariah Atwell Mudge7h 52m$1 · $0.00
The Pike's Peak Rush; Or, Terry in the New Gold FieldsEdwin L. Sabin5h 47m$2 · $0.00
THE OHIO RIVER TRILOGYZane Grey29h 55m$2 · $0.00
The Great Frozen SeaAlbert Hastings Sir Markham12h 32m$2 · $0.00
A Dog Crusoe and His Master A Story of Adventure in the Western PrairiesR. M. Ballantyne9h 24m$2.30
In the Heart of the RockiesGeorge Alfred Henty10h 54m$25
ShackletonSir Ranulph Fiennes11h 51m$23