Did you know that 85 years before Columbus discovered America,
Chinese ships longer than a football field sailed thousands of miles
through unknown oceans and visited more than 30 nations? It’s true!
Adventures of the Treasure Fleet is the amazing story of these seven
epic voyages and they're larger-than-life commander, Admiral Zheng
He. Beginning in 1405, Admiral Zheng He led more than 300 gigantic,
brightly-painted ships across the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean
and all the way to the distant coast of Africa. The admiral and his
crew battled pirates and raging storms, and were amazed by the people
and ways of life in distant lands. At each port, Chinese goods were
traded for pearls, precious stones, herbs and medicines which were
given as tribute to China's powerful emperor when the ships' returned
home. Filled with historical facts, Adventures of the Treasure Fleet
brings a fantastic piece of history to life. Gracefully told and
beautifully illustrated, the story’s fast pace will keep young ones
captivated while offering enough information to satisfy curious
readers of all ages.
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