Captain Aleman (3 results)

Condition: Very Good. West Virginia: AME Press, 1993. 4to Hardcover. 188pp. B/W illustrations and plates. Limited edition, number 47 out of 1000 copies. Very Good book and Acceptable dust jacket. Short gifter's inscription on front endpage. Dust jacket heavily edgeworn. (history, exploration, voyages) Inquire if you need further information.

The Unknown Columbus by Captain G.S. Aleman, Master Mariner, presents a rare, first-hand interpretation of Christopher Columbus' 1477 voyage to the Arctic, offering a unique scholarly perspective on the 'mystery notes' that have puzzled historians for centuries. This limited edition, numbered 18 of 1,000 copies, combines meticulous research with detailed charts, diagrams, and illustrative material, including maps of Baffin Bay, Iceland, Greenland, and the North Atlantic, alongside navigational instruments used by mariners of the era. Aleman draws upon nautical almanacs, tide tables, and original voyage logs to reconstruct the Arctic expedition and highlight the navigational challenges Columbus faced. Aleman's work interprets Columbus' journey from a mariner's perspective, examining the ice charts, ocean currents, and navigational challenges that would have influenced the expedition, while also considering the broader implications of his findings on early exploration narratives. The book is distinguished by the provenance inscription: 'Gift of Silvio Laccetti,' a noted scholar. Silvio Laccetti was a recognized scholar and collector with extensive involvement in the study of maritime history and early exploration. He taught history and social sciences at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, until his retirement in 2008. He is a retired syndicated national columnist and holds bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from Columbia University. His inscriptions and gifts to colleagues and institutions are valued for the provenance they provide, adding interest and prestige to the volumes he touched. Captain G.S. Aleman was a decorated veteran of three wars (WWII, Korea, and Vietnam) and a licensed ship master by age 32. He participated in naval operations, including the Battle for Leyte Gulf, and later undertook a voyage to Baffin Bay as First Officer aboard the U.S. Naval Ship Shoshone. His expertise in navigation and historical research lends credibility to this compelling reinterpretation of a classic exploration narrative, making this limited edition a remarkable resource for collectors and maritime historians alike.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine dust. First Edition. Sharp and clean book and dustjacket. The jacket is now protected in a new, removable archival sleeve. This will be packed with care. ; Signed to friends by the author, dated. Limited edition of 1000 copies, this is number 186. Word-for-word expert interpretation of the Columbus "Mystery Notes." illustrated. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 188 pages.