• The Seven Voyages of Zheng He: The Real Sinbad the Sailor (English Edition) – China’s Greatest Admiral
  • The Seven Voyages of Zheng He: The Real Sinbad the Sailor (English Edition) – China’s Greatest Admiral
  • The Seven Voyages of Zheng He: The Real Sinbad the Sailor (English Edition) – China’s Greatest Admiral
  • The Seven Voyages of Zheng He: The Real Sinbad the Sailor (English Edition) – China’s Greatest Admiral
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The Seven Voyages of Zheng He: The Real Sinbad the Sailor (English Edition) – China’s Greatest Admiral

The Seven Voyages of Zheng He: The Real Sinbad the Sailor (English Edition) – China’s Greatest Admiral

A Muslim Boy Captured in War, Who Grew Up to Command 300 Treasure Ships and Sail to Africa — The True Story That May Have Inspired Sinbad the Sailor
This is the true story of Zheng He—a boy taken captive in war, raised in the imperial court, and later put in command of the largest fleet the world had ever seen. More than 300 treasure ships, some bigger than a football field, sailed under him to Southeast Asia, India, Arabia, and Africa. He fought storms and pirates, brought a giraffe back to the emperor, and spread China’s power through trade and diplomacy rather than conquest. Some historians believe his voyages were the real-life inspiration for Sinbad the Sailor. Written in clear, vivid English with illustrations, this is a fast-moving biography for anyone who wants the adventure without the academic weight. If you want to know what it was actually like to sail with Zheng He’s fleet—rather than read a dense history textbook or a picture-only book—this is it.
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About This Book:

The Seven Voyages of Zheng He: The Real Sinbad the Sailor is a mid-grade (ages 10-18) English-language biography that uncovers the extraordinary life of one of history’s greatest maritime explorers-2-10.

Ordered by Ming Emperor Zhu Di, Zheng He built a massive fleet of over 300 treasure ships and led them on seven legendary expeditions. Some historians believe he may have reached Australia, Europe, and even the Americas 60 years before Columbus discovered the New World. His incredible journeys are even thought to be the inspiration for the legendary tales of Sinbad the Sailor-2-5.

What Makes This Book Special:

  • A Story of Peaceful Power: Unlike many explorers of his era, Zheng He spread China’s influence through diplomacy and trade, not military conquest. He was a Muslim by birth, a Buddhist by training, and a follower of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu—a truly unique figure in world history-8-10.

  • Vivid & Accessible Storytelling: Written in simple, vivid, and engaging language, this book is perfect for young readers and anyone interested in Chinese history-2-5.

  • Beautifully Illustrated: Features illustrations by Ian Stewart that bring the adventures to life

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