The Jason Voyage: The Quest For The Golden Fleece
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of adventure and historical exploration, The Jason Voyage: The Quest for the Golden Fleece chronicles Tim Severin's audacious attempt to recreate the legendary journey of Jason and the Argonauts by sailing a hand-built Bronze Age galley from Greece to Soviet Georgia. Severin meticulously researched and constructed a replica of an ancient Greek vessel, then assembled a crew to row and sail it across the Aegean and Black Seas, retracing the mythological route to the land of Colchis. Written with vivid immediacy and scholarly curiosity, the narrative uncovers compelling evidence that the ancient myth may be rooted in real seafaring history, arguing that the Golden Fleece itself could have been inspired by the practice of using sheepskins to pan for gold in Caucasian rivers. The account balances breathtaking physical hardship — battling storms, treacherous currents, and exhaustion — with rich cultural and archaeological insight gathered along the way. The result is a triumphant blend of adventure writing and historical detective work that brings one of antiquity's greatest legends thrillingly to life.
Author: Tim Severin
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, Guild Publishing London
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of adventure and historical exploration, The Jason Voyage: The Quest for the Golden Fleece chronicles Tim Severin's audacious attempt to recreate the legendary journey of Jason and the Argonauts by sailing a hand-built Bronze Age galley from Greece to Soviet Georgia. Severin meticulously researched and constructed a replica of an ancient Greek vessel, then assembled a crew to row and sail it across the Aegean and Black Seas, retracing the mythological route to the land of Colchis. Written with vivid immediacy and scholarly curiosity, the narrative uncovers compelling evidence that the ancient myth may be rooted in real seafaring history, arguing that the Golden Fleece itself could have been inspired by the practice of using sheepskins to pan for gold in Caucasian rivers. The account balances breathtaking physical hardship — battling storms, treacherous currents, and exhaustion — with rich cultural and archaeological insight gathered along the way. The result is a triumphant blend of adventure writing and historical detective work that brings one of antiquity's greatest legends thrillingly to life.