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The World's Discoverers: The Story Of Bold Voyages By Brave Navigators During A Thousand Years

The World's Discoverers: The Story Of Bold Voyages By Brave Navigators During A Thousand Years

Johnson, William Henry

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Travel GeneralFiction AnthologiesExploration

ISBN10: 1162806478
ISBN13: 9781162806471
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 440
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.89 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The World's Discoverers: The Story Of Bold Voyages By Brave Navigators During A Thousand Years by William Henry Johnson is a comprehensive account of the explorers and navigators who made significant contributions to the discovery of the world over a period of one thousand years. The book covers the voyages of famous explorers such as Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, and Captain James Cook, as well as lesser-known explorers who also played a critical role in the exploration of the world.The book is divided into sections, each focusing on a particular era of exploration. It begins with the early explorers who traveled to the Mediterranean and the Middle East, such as the Phoenicians and Greeks. The book then moves on to the Age of Discovery, covering the voyages of Columbus, da Gama, and Magellan, among others. The third section covers the exploration of the Pacific, including the voyages of Captain Cook and the Polynesian navigators.The book also includes chapters on the exploration of Africa, the Arctic, and the Antarctic. Throughout the book, Johnson provides insights into the political, economic, and social factors that drove the explorers to undertake their perilous journeys. He also discusses the impact of these voyages on the world, including the spread of ideas, cultures, and diseases.The World's Discoverers is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it suitable for readers of all ages. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the brave men and women who risked their lives to discover the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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