Diving With and Without Armor: Containing the Submarine Exploits of J. B. Green, the Celebrated Submarine Diver (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the your 1859, by john B. Green, In the Clerk's once of the District Court of the United sum for the Northern District of New york..words preliminary.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the extraordinary life and experiences of a pioneering 19th-century underwater explorer. The author's captivating narrative recounts his early years as a farm boy in Canada, where he first developed a passion for swimming and diving in the St. Lawrence River. Driven by an unwavering spirit, he ventured into the depths of Lake Ontario, embarking on a career as a submarine wrecker, recovering lost cargo and valuables. As his expertise grew, the author's underwater adventures extended beyond mere treasure hunting. He became renowned for his remarkable ability to locate and recover the bodies of drowning victims, even in treacherous conditions. His poignant accounts of these recoveries offer a glimpse into the emotional toll and profound human connections forged through his work. The book delves into the technical aspects of early diving, describing the challenges and dangers faced by divers using primitive equipment. The author's vivid descriptions of his encounters with marine life, including sturgeon and schools of curious fish, transport readers into the mysterious underwater realm. His pioneering spirit and unwavering determination led him to explore the wrecks of historical vessels, such as a British gunship from the War of 1812, and even attempt to salvage the safe from the ill-fated steamer Atlantic. This captivating journey into the depths of the underwater world offers profound insights into the courage, ingenuity, and human spirit of a man who dared to explore the unknown. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282686406_0
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