The adventures of Captain Mago; or, a Phoenician expedition, B.C. 1000

In this lively tale, listeners follow the seasoned seafarer Captain Mago as he serves King Hiram of Tyre, a powerful ruler of the ancient Phoenician city‑states. Charged with a crucial mission, Mago must assemble a fleet and sail to distant Tarshish to secure silver and exotic goods for the grand temple being built in Jerusalem. Along the way, the story paints a vivid picture of bustling ports, thriving trade routes, and the complex politics of the Mediterranean world a millennium before Christ.

The narrative blends adventure with a gentle lesson in ancient history, introducing listeners to the cultures of Sidon, Byblos, and the far‑off lands of the West through Mago’s eyes and the practical concerns of ship‑building, crew recruitment, and navigation. Richly described scenes bring to life the sounds of bustling shipyards, the rituals of the spring sailing festival, and the alliances between Phoenicians and their neighbors. Young listeners will be drawn into a world of daring voyages while gaining a clear sense of how commerce and faith intertwined in early civilizations.