| Publication |
Great Britain, Arcturus Publishing Limited, 2005.
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| Description |
208pNavy Blue Spine
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| Summary/Abstract |
Charts the astonishing feats of history's most intrepid explorers who dared to seek out the most remote and inhospitable places on Earth and in so doing changed forever our perception of our planet.
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| Contents |
Beyond the pillars of Hercules: The discovery of Europe
In Alexander's footsteps: Opening up Asia
The birthplace of humanity: Rediscovering Africa
Voyages to the new world: The discovery of South America
Vinland to the Pacific: Journeys across North America
A trade route to the East: In search of the Northwest passage
Furthest North: The quest for the north pole
'An awful place': Across Antarctica to the South pole
A further shore: Crossing Australasia
All around the world: The circumnavigators
Further, higher, deeper: Extremities
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| Standard Number |
1841932884 Pb.
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