A voyage of discovery in which intrepid explorers, plant hunters, collectors and observers of human behaviour record their impressions and Laura Stoddart comments on them in her entrancing illustrations. Here, in brief quotations from poems, diary entries, memoirs, novels and histories we see stout Cortez silent upon a peak in Darien, Montgolfier waving from his balloon, Darwin taking notes on the Beagle, John Tradescant triumphantly bringing home the pineapple, Marco Polo discovering spaghetti in China, Stanley shaking ...
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A voyage of discovery in which intrepid explorers, plant hunters, collectors and observers of human behaviour record their impressions and Laura Stoddart comments on them in her entrancing illustrations. Here, in brief quotations from poems, diary entries, memoirs, novels and histories we see stout Cortez silent upon a peak in Darien, Montgolfier waving from his balloon, Darwin taking notes on the Beagle, John Tradescant triumphantly bringing home the pineapple, Marco Polo discovering spaghetti in China, Stanley shaking hands with Dr Livingstone in Africa, and medieval travellers' reports of strange practices in India and Mongolia. We watch the intrepid Jane Digby crossing the Arabian desert on horseback, see young gentleman ambushed by bandits on the Grand Tour, eavesdrop on ladies of the Raj airing their domestic problems, and share Lucy Honeychurch's transports of delight in Florence in A Room with a View. Maps, Mughal miniatures, gondolas, gardens, mountains and all the wonders of the world are subject matter for Laura Stoddart's exquisite pictures, peopled with her tiny but infinitely expressive figures. Humorous, affectionate with a sharp eye for human foibles, Explorations is the perfect theme for this talented young artist whose distinctive work has already brought her a devoted following.
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Add this copy of Explorations to cart. $14.50, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Add this copy of Explorations; My Quest for Adventure and Discovery to cart. $14.94, very good condition, Sold by Balfour Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sidmouth, DEVON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Weidenfeld & Nicholson.
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Very Good in Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall Copy in grey cloth on boards in clipped D/J. Lower cover has sticky tape residue. Coloured end papers. Previous owners inscription on FFE. Clean text with colour plates.
Add this copy of Explorations to cart. $14.98, very good condition, Sold by Goldstone Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ammanford, CARMS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
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Add this copy of Explorations: an Autobiography (Phoenix Giants) to cart. $19.54, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by W&N.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.
Add this copy of Explorations: My Quest for Adventure and Discovery to cart. $20.40, very good condition, Sold by Lawrence Jones rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Nobby Beach, QLD, AUSTRALIA, published 1995 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo. 407 pages, 48 pges of colour plates. Papered boards in dust-jacket. This autobiography of the famous maritime explorer recounts his true adventures, including how the remains of the Titanic were discovered and photographed; the secrets of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge; finding the wreck of the Bismarck; and exploring and photographing the flotilla of American, Australian, and Japanese warships sunk at Guadalcanal during World War II.
Add this copy of Explorations to cart. $60.57, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Phoenix Giant.
