Captains of the Frigates

The stories of Nikolai Chukovsky about sea discoveries and great travelers included in this book are truly a treasure for anyone who dreams of becoming a brave captain and visiting the farthest corners of our planet. Together with Vitus Bering, you will embark on the harsh Kamchatka expeditions, with James Cook you will discover the coasts of Australia and New Zealand, with Ivan Krusenstern and Yuri Lisyansky you will develop the plan for the first Russian round-the-world expedition, and you will also learn about the hard fates of other famous travelers and admire their courage and incredible discoveries. May you have fair winds!

The atmospheric illustrations by Oleg Parkhaev, made with ink, expressively complement the captivating sea stories.