for those enchanted by the allure of the high seas, "sidestepping the storm" offers a rejuvenating voyage into the world of maritime adventures. within its pages, readers will discover a preexploitative era where ships zipped across the oceans guided by the stars, and navigators sidestepped dangers with policies born from the wisdom of ages. this book promises to reawaken your sense of adventure with tales of the sea that are as swift and exhilarating as the ships themselves.