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Empire of Blue Water
Author: Stephan Talty, Reader: John H. Mayer

In the 17th century, legendary Caribbean pirate Henry Morgan challenged Spain, the world's greatest military power, with a ragtag bunch of renegades and brought it to its knees. Awash with battles, intrigue, and an epoch-ending natural disaster. Winner of a Listen Up Award from Publishers Weekly. "Mayer reads in a rich, resonant voice... filled with riveting and astonishing details, this audio satisfies on every level."—Publishers Weekly

Abridged, 5 CDs, History, World, E5R165, 9780739341650, $29.95
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The Last Voyage of Columbus
Being the Epic Tale of the Great Captain
Author: Martin Dugard, Reader: Simon Jones

This explorer had an unquenchable taste for adventure. Hear the stirring story of his final journey to the New World, the most daring and the most consequential. A swashbuckling saga of shipwreck, mutiny, discovery, and political treachery. Includes enhanced CD. Audie Award finalist. "Riveting... rich, compact tale."—San Francisco Chronicle

Abridged, 5 CDs, History, World, E5W067, 9781594830679, ~~$29.98~~ Now $19.49
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Mysteries of the Middle Ages
The Rise of Feminism, Science, and Art from the Cults of Catholic Europe
Author/Reader: Thomas Cahill, Thomas Cahill

As Europe emerged from the Dark Ages, questions arose about science, art, literature, and philosophy. Focusing on this rebirth of scholarship in the great European cities, this audio brilliantly captures the spirit of experimentation and pursuit of knowledge that built the foundations for the modern world. "Perceptive and illuminating history that entertains even as it challenges."—BookPage

Abridged, 5 CDs, History, World, E5R431, 9780739334317, $29.95
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Over the Edge of the World
Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe
Author/Reader: Laurence Bergreen, Laurence Bergreen

The scuttlebutt said that mermaids and monsters lurked in the deep ocean. But Ferdinand Magellan's worldwide exploration in the 16th century dispelled these rumors. His was a three-year odyssey filled with sex, violence, and amazing adventure. Based on never-published, first-hand accounts. "Powerful tale of adventure with a strong presence and rich detail."—Publishers Weekly

Abridged, 5 CDs, History, World, E5H730, 9780060577308, $29.95
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A Voyage Long and Strange
Rediscovering the New World
Author/Reader: Tony Horwitz, Tony Horwitz

Adventure and drama fill the decades of exploration after Columbus appeared in 1492 until the arrival of the Pilgrims in 1620. This discussion of pre-Mayflower America tells of conquistadors, castaways, French voyageurs, Moorish slaves, and many others. An irresistible blend of history, myth, and misadventure. An American Library Association Notable book. "Informative, whimsical, and thoroughly enjoyable."—Booklist

Abridged, 7 CDs, History, World, E7R723, 9780739317235, $31.95
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