The Phoenix Ship

“The Phoenix Ship” by Vasily Jana is an exciting, dynamic and deep historical adventure story that opens to readers the amazing world of the Ancient Mediterranean. It is a bright and life-confirming work about sea trips, dangerous excursions, faithful friendship and unbearable aspiration to freedom. The book’s story revolves in the I millennium before our era. In the center of the story is the fate of a tortuous and courageous boy named Elisar, the son of a Phoenician miner from the ancient city of Sidon. Dreaming of far swimming and unseen countries, Elisar by the will of the case falls on the board of the Phoenician trade ship "Aleph". The hero is going to pass through storms and ships, to encounter cruel pirates, to learn the burst of slavery and betrayal, as well as to travel to the distant mysterious lands. In this difficult way his support becomes faithful friends - the old wise sailors and smarts, a devote Egyptian boy. Vasily Janus managed to create an incredibly knowledgeable and atmospheric book written in a light and living language. The author with historical accuracy re-creates the life, crafts, trade habits and geographical discoveries of the Phoenix – the greatest sailors and traders of the ancient world who gave the world the first alphabet.The Phoenix Ship is a bright and inspiring story of adulthood, honesty, mutual achievement and that true knowledge and brave heart are able to overcome any obstacles. **About what the book in three words:** Sea, Adventures, Friendship. **Who to read:** Young lovers of marine and historical adventures, fans of the creativity of Vasily Ian, as well as all the adults who want to immerse themselves in the romantic and reliable atmosphere of the ancient world.