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Strange Tales of the Sea [EPUB ebook]

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What lurks beneath the waves, and onboard the most mysterious of ships?

Get ready to experience the lore and lure of the sea with these myths, legends and true stories. Centuries-old folklore and tales of haunted vessels. Sea monsters and ghosts. Cannibalism at sea, and mysterious disappearances.

Included are also tales of sailors ashore, and the prostitutes and crimps that preyed on them. Find out what happened to stowaways, how they were treated, and about the myth that women were not welcome on ships.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 113 ● ISBN 6610000329069 ● File size 0.2 MB ● Age 22-99 years ● Publisher Next Chapter ● Country GB ● Published 2022 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 8264955 ● Copy protection without

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