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The discovery of the Lena Shoal wreck to the northeast of Palawan in the Philippines in February 1997, has allowed the authors of this book to draw some extremely interesting and surprising conclusions about maritime trade in South-east Asia during the 15th century. Franck Goddio and his team take us into the world of one of their archaeological expeditions, explaining the methods used during the excavation and detailing their discoveries.
The book also contains the history and anaysis of the wreck and its cargo, including the typology of a Ming porcelain collection which has given historians greater insight into Chinese trade of the time.
The book also contains the history and anaysis of the wreck and its cargo, including the typology of a Ming porcelain collection which has given historians greater insight into Chinese trade of the time.
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The discovery of the Lena Shoal wreck northeast of Palawan in the Philippines in February 1997 has shed light on historical trading patterns in south-east Asia. This work is a history and analysis of the 15th century wreck and its cargo giving the background of Chinese trade at the time.
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- PublisherPeriplus Publishing London Ltd
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 1902699130
- ISBN 13 9781902699134
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages340
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LOST AT SEA The Strange Route of the Lena Shoal Junk
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ISBN 10: 1902699130
ISBN 13: 9781902699134
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Book Description Hard Back in Illus. Slip Case. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 288pp. 300 colour plates plus b&w illustrations and drawings. The discovery and excavation of the Lena Shoal junk, sunk in the 15th century., from which over 3,000 objects were retrieved. heavy item, please ask for a quote for postage. Size: 350x250. Seller Inventory # 12701
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