Michael Baizerman Author

  My Internet was mute for nearly a month and only now I begin to recover from this unpleasant experience. This is what I did in a few past days: I uploaded my article, John of Plano Carpini, for Discussion.  https://www.academia.edu/92846942/John_of_Plano_Carpini This is a chapter from the last unit of my book, "The Enchanting Encounter with the East." I was delighted to learn that I have got 9,500 views. I am nearing my current goal of 10 K.  I have edited a chapter from my third project,  The Fright and Thrill of Navigation:  Seafaring in the Medieval and the Renaissance Mediterranea n . The paper is titled "Early Light Galleys" and has the following outline: a: LBR dimensions [length to beam ratio] b: functions of galleys c: Sailing season   d: nocturnal voyage e: Operational range f: Speed and watering of the crews g: Coastal shipping and beaching h: Shipworm and Life Expectancy i: Visibility j: Seaworthiness k: Byzantine innovations l: Latin achieveme...

  I continue uploading chapters from my second book, "The Enchanting Encounter with the East," on Academia. The latest contribution is John of Plano Carpini. https://www.academia.edu/92996408/John_of_Plano_Carpini_docx The paper follows the traces of one of the first European medieval travelers to the Far East. The Franciscan monk returned, having endured painful hardships, to tell a fascinating story about the Mongols' habits and mores. He also provided food for thought for the imminent threat of a military assault against Western Europe and advocated for European mutual security. Tags: John of Plano Carpini, Pope Innocent, Great Khan Guyuk. My work on the third project, "The Fright and Thrill of Navigation," is in full swing. I have recently finished updating the drafts of the two initial chapters, The Galley vs. the Round Ship and The Early Light Galleys.  The outline of Chapter 1 remained more or less the same, comprising six parts:  The Galley ( Landlubber,...