#C-5320
Marx, Robert F.
Library of Congress: 73-149422
Category: Sunken Treasure
Comments: Same book as “Shipwreck in the Americas” (#C-5310) and “New World Shipwrecks” (#C-5220); includes a bibliography; illustrated
Size: 6.25″ x 9.25″
Pages: 482
Editions: The first edition (First Printing – stated) was published by The World Publishing Company, Cleveland (1971), in hardback with a dust jacket. A second edition was published by David McKay Company, New York City (1975), in hardback with a dust jacket. The book was republished under the title, “Shipwrecks in the Americas”, by Bonanza Books, New York City (1983), in hardback with a dust jacket. A paperback edition of “Shipwrecks in the Americas” was published by Dover Publications, New York City (1987). The paperback edition was, in turn, republished under the title, “New World Shipwrecks 1492-1825”, by Ram Books, Dallas (1994,) and is marked “First Edition”. “New World Shipwrecks” is authored by both Robert and Jenifer (his wife) Marx, and a second printing was published in 1996. “New World Shipwrecks” is very similar to “Encyclopedia of Western Atlantic Shipwrecks and Sunken Treasure” by Victoria Sandz and Robert F. Marx (it’s just organized differently).
Description: This book is primarily a comprehensive listing of significant Western Hemisphere shipwrecks from 1492-1825, organized geographically. The area encompassed spans from Canada to South America. It also includes a short overview of locating shipwrecks, salvage, dating and preserving artifacts, and archaeological techniques.