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The Voyagers: Being Legends and Romances of Atlantic Discovery
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781026076170
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Voyagers: Being Legends and Romances of Atlantic Discovery is a captivating collection of tales that blend history and myth to chronicle the age-old human quest to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Renowned storyteller Padraic Colum weaves together a series of narratives that span centuries, from the legendary voyages of Saint Brendan and the Vikings to the historic expeditions of Christopher Columbus and Ponce de LeÃ3n.
Through Colum's lyrical prose, readers are transported to an era where the edges of the map were shrouded in mystery and the sea was a place of both wonder and peril. The work explores the persistent legends of lost lands like Atlantis and Tir na nÃg, illustrating how these ancient stories inspired real-world explorers to venture into the unknown. By combining historical accounts with folkloric tradition, The Voyagers: Being Legends and Romances of Atlantic Discovery offers a unique perspective on the spirit of exploration. It serves as both an educational journey through maritime history and a literary celebration of the romances that drove humanity to conquer the waves. This collection remains a significant work for those fascinated by the intersection of myth, legend, and the foundational history of the Atlantic world.
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