Arranged in chronological order, this book tells the stories of 30 of the most celebrated names in the history of exploration. Each journey is mapped and illustrated, and brief biographical notes summarize the life of each explorer. Quotations from their writings or from those of their companions provide insights into their thoughts and feelings, their motivations and frustrations. Nine features throughout the book focus on voyages of discovery within a continent, or bring together plant-hunters and naturalists, pioneer ...
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Arranged in chronological order, this book tells the stories of 30 of the most celebrated names in the history of exploration. Each journey is mapped and illustrated, and brief biographical notes summarize the life of each explorer. Quotations from their writings or from those of their companions provide insights into their thoughts and feelings, their motivations and frustrations. Nine features throughout the book focus on voyages of discovery within a continent, or bring together plant-hunters and naturalists, pioneer women travellers, or those who venture into space. A six-page time-chart sets all the explorers in their historical context.
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Add this copy of Journeys of the Great Explorers to cart. $8.99, very good condition, Sold by Wonderful Books By Mail rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Durham, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2001.
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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 Journeys of the Great Explorers to cart. $11.49, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by Automobile Association.
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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. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
Add this copy of Journeys of the Great Explorers to cart. $19.75, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION.
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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.
