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The Great Explorers

Author : Robin Hanbury-Tenison
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
ISBN 13 : 0500774315
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book The Great Explorers written by Robin Hanbury-Tenison and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Penetrating biographies written by a group of distinguished travel writers, broadcasters, and historians reveal the lives, motives, and passions of forty major explorers in history. It has always been mankind’s gift, or curse, to be inquisitive, and through the ages people have been driven to explore the limits of the worlds known to them—and beyond. Here are the stories of forty of the world’s greatest explorers from Europe, America, Asia, and Australia. These are men and women who changed our perception of the world through their courageous adventures. Organized thematically, the book opens with the oceanic journeys of five hundred years ago, when the great era of recorded exploration began. The following sections look at The Land, Rivers, Polar Ice, Deserts, Life on Earth, and New Frontiers. Many of these explorers recounted their journeys in vivid firsthand accounts; others were superb artists or photographers. The book features quotes from their journals and reports, and it is illustrated with paintings, photographs, engravings, and maps, so that we can experience their adventures through their own eyes and in their own words. Featured explorers include: Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, James Cook, Lewis and Clark, Richard Burton, Samuel de Champlain, David Livingstone, Roald Amundsen, Gertrude Bell, Alexander von Humboldt, Yuri Gagarin, and Jacques-Yves Cousteau.

Dead Reckoning

Author : Helen Whybrow
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393326536
Total Pages : 580 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (265 download)

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Download or read book Dead Reckoning written by Helen Whybrow and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2005 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are few thrills as exciting as weather at its worst. We often hear on the news that the day was the hottest, coldest, wettest, or snowiest on record. Is the climate really becoming more extreme as a result of global warming? The facts are in this book. Extensively illustrated with colour photographs of some of the most extreme weather ever captured on camera, more than fifty colour maps, and tables of weather records for over three hundred U.S. cities, this book is both an entertainment and an indispensable reference. Also included are historical examples of some of the more bizarre weather events observed: heat bursts, electrified dust storms, snow rollers, pink snowstorms, luminous tornadoes, falls of fish and toads, ball lightning, super bolts, and other strange meteorological events. Here's the must-have book for Weather Channel and Guinness Book of World Records fans.

The Picture History of Great Explorers

Author :
Publisher : Paw Prints
ISBN 13 : 9781442068025
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book The Picture History of Great Explorers written by and published by Paw Prints. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun, informative, chronological guide to the history of world explorers. This book begins with the ancient explorers, such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, and includes the reasons behind exploration, and how technology and exploration have gone hand-in-hand throughout history.

The Great Journeys in History

Author : Robin Hanbury-Tenison
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
ISBN 13 : 0500775672
Total Pages : 490 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book The Great Journeys in History written by Robin Hanbury-Tenison and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2020-08-06 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marco Polo, Ferdinand Magellan, David Livingstone, Amelia Earhart, Neil Armstrong: these are some of the greatest travellers of all time. This book chronicles their stories and many more, describing epic voyages of discovery from the extraordinary migrations out of Africa by our earliest ancestors to the latest voyages into space. In antiquity, we follow Alexander the Great to the Indus and Hannibal across the Alps; in medieval times we trek beside Genghis Khan and Ibn Battuta. The Renaissance brought Columbus to the Americas and the circumnavigation of the world. The following centuries saw gaps in the global maps filled by Tasman, Bering and Cook, and journeys made for scientific purposes, most famously by von Humboldt and Darwin. In modern times, the last inhospitable ends of the earth were reached including both poles and the world's highest mountain and new elements were conquered. With evocative photographs, paintings and portraits, The Great Journeys in History reveals the stories of those who were there first, who explored the unexplored and who set out into the unknown, bringing alive the romance and thrill of travel.

Famous Explorers

Author : Joshua George
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781787009967
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book Famous Explorers written by Joshua George and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Travel back in time and meet the explorers! Who was Leif Erikson? What did Christopher Columbus discover? When was the moon landing? Find the answers to these questions and more with interactive flaps that bring history to life. Don't just read about the explorers ... meet them!"--Page 4 of cover

The Great Explorers

Author : Beau Riffenburgh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780233005270
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book The Great Explorers written by Beau Riffenburgh and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chart the Golden Age of Exploration, from the Vikings to the circumnavigation of the globe. This book is created in collaboration with the Royal Geographic Society. Covering professional explorers, botanists hunting for undiscovered plants, missionaries spreading Christianity, pioneering women, and the aristocratic and downright eccentric, The Great Explorers takes you to a world still waiting to be discovered. Covering everything from the early Chinese travellers to the first European arrivals in the Americas and beyond, this stunning volume recounts both familiar and unfamiliar voyages through a series of beautiful maps and plans in the explorers' own hand.

THE GREAT EXPLORERS OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY

Author : Jules Verne
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 438 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (419 download)

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Download or read book THE GREAT EXPLORERS OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY written by Jules Verne and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-01-14 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Embarquez pour un voyage épique à travers "The Great Explorers of the Nineteenth Century" avec Jules Verne comme votre guide littéraire. Dans cette œuvre captivante, Verne dévoile les récits héroïques des explorateurs intrépides du XIXe siècle qui ont repoussé les limites de l'inconnu. Plongez dans des aventures épiques, de l'exploration des pôles à la traversée de terres mystérieuses. Verne tisse des récits palpitants, révélant les exploits de personnalités audacieuses qui ont façonné l'histoire des découvertes. Ce livre est bien plus qu'une simple compilation d'exploits; c'est une célébration de la bravoure humaine et de la soif inextinguible de connaissances. Explorez le monde à travers les yeux de ces visionnaires, et laissez-vous emporter par l'excitation de l'inexploré et l'esprit infatigable de l'aventure."

The Great Explorers

Author : Samuel Eliot Morison
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0195042220
Total Pages : 779 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book The Great Explorers written by Samuel Eliot Morison and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 779 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This abridgement of the late Samuel Eliot Morison's magnum opus, The European Discovery of America, which the Journal of Southern History called "an epic work of true grandeur," and the Virginia Quarterly Review considered "a great book by a great historian," preserves the originality, scholarship, and vivid descriptions of the original volumes.

Great Explorers Before Columbus

Author : John Reade
Publisher : Printed at the Morning Chronicle Office
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Great Explorers Before Columbus written by John Reade and published by Printed at the Morning Chronicle Office. This book was released on 1883 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Great Explorers of North America: Complete Biographies, Historical Documents, Journals & Letters

Author : Stephen Leacock
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 885 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Book Synopsis The Great Explorers of North America: Complete Biographies, Historical Documents, Journals & Letters by : Stephen Leacock

Download or read book The Great Explorers of North America: Complete Biographies, Historical Documents, Journals & Letters written by Stephen Leacock and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 885 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Explorers of North America: Complete Biographies, Historical Documents, Journals & Letters' is an evocative anthology that traverses the expansive terrains of North American exploration through a varied tapestry of literary styles. This collection encapsulates the monumental journeys, diverse methodologies, and the profound impact of exploration on both the land and its peoples. Within its pages, the anthology breathes life into history by presenting an array of perspectives, from the detailed biographical accounts to the intimate reflections found in personal letters and journals. It highlights the rich mosaic of experiences, encapsulated in standout pieces that reveal the depth and complexity of the continent's exploration history. The compilation not only serves as a historical record but also as a medium of cultural and geographical enlightenment, showcasing the significance and diversity of the works included. The contributing authors and editors, Stephen Leacock, Edward Everett Hale, Julius E. Olson, Thomas A. Janvier, Frederick A. Ober, Charles W. Colby, and Elizabeth Hodges, bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the anthology. Their collective backgrounds, spanning academia, literature, and history, align with the collection's overarching theme, enriching it with their varied insights into historical, cultural, and literary movements. Together, these voices create a multifaceted narrative that deepens the reader's understanding of North American exploration, reflecting the complexities and the myriad perspectives that have shaped its history. 'The Great Explorers of North America' is an indispensable resource for anyone keen on delving into the history of exploration with a desire to understand its multifaceted nature. It offers readers a unique opportunity to explore a confluence of narratives, each contributing to a greater comprehension of the theme. This collection is recommended for its educational value, the breadth of insights it provides, and the enriching dialogue it fosters between the various authors' works, making it a valuable addition to the library of scholars, historians, and enthusiasts alike.

Celebrated Travels and Travellers, Part 3. The Great Explorers of the Nineteenth Century

Author : Жюль Верн
Publisher : Litres
ISBN 13 : 5040468040
Total Pages : 562 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Celebrated Travels and Travellers, Part 3. The Great Explorers of the Nineteenth Century written by Жюль Верн and published by Litres. This book was released on 2022-05-15 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Management Lessons from the Great Explorers

Author : Ralph L. Kliem
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000540650
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Management Lessons from the Great Explorers written by Ralph L. Kliem and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-02-21 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The early explorers up through those of the early part of the last century were the supreme users of management practices that have been formalized today. Their expeditions had all the characteristics of a business project: goal setting, strategizing, applying finite resources, risk-taking, keeping people, dealing with competitors, and many others. During actual expeditions, the leaders faced many risks, issues, and conflicts that challenge the best leaders today, from small to large enterprises. Like all projects and business ventures, the expeditions met their goal, either partially or entirely, and in some cases even exceeded it or failed it completely. Management Lessons from the Great Explorers selects the most famous, and in some cases infamous, explorers to discuss and analyze the good and bad management practices—even though these explorers may have never called them management practices—they used before, during, and even after their expeditions. Each chapter provides historical background about one explorer and the details about their explorations. The chapters then discuss the challenges the explorers faced when planning and executing their expeditions and examine their successes and failures from a management perspective. The book will help managers to Manage unexpected and potentially catastrophic risks Set goals that open up new horizons Communicate effectively with team members Lead teams through hardships and difficulties The final chapter gives lessons learned that managers may take from the book and apply to their own business undertakings. These lessons include Learning from experience Having a strong sponsor and team Relying on data and information Applying risk management and adapting to changing circumstances Implementing unity of command and defining roles and responsibilities Identifying and understanding stakeholders Being decisive Being willing to say no

Explorers and Exploration

Author :
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
ISBN 13 : 9780761475460
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (754 download)

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Download or read book Explorers and Exploration written by and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2005 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Contains a total of 177 articles ... that cover the entire history of exploration from ancient times to the present day"--Page 12.

2020 Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901-2000

Author : Thomas Michael
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440248966
Total Pages : 2417 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book 2020 Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901-2000 written by Thomas Michael and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 2417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Impressive in size, scope and detail unparalleled in the market, the 2020 Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, provides the most compelling and complete catalog to 20th Century coins in the world. You've come to rely on this mammoth reference for the most up-to-date pricing and coin detail, as well as the most complete and insightful review of available and collectable world coins. A worldwide network of 120 experts continues to uncover collector coin issues never before published. For the collector or researcher attempting to identify world coins, this is the perfect single source. Inside this one-of-a-kind catalog, you'll find: • One million accurate coin prices--empowering you to make informed buying or selling decisions. • MS65 and PR65 values for much of the catalog • Detailed coin information unmatched in the hobby, making identification a snap • 60,000+ images, making the catalog the most visual reference on the market • Globally accepted KM reference numbers key to identification What's more, coins struck in gold, platinum and silver are detailed with: • Total coin weight • Fineness • Actual precious metal weight

David Livingstone, Africa's Greatest Explorer

Author : Paul Bayly
Publisher : Fonthill Media
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book David Livingstone, Africa's Greatest Explorer written by Paul Bayly and published by Fonthill Media. This book was released on 2017-05-17 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1841, a twenty-eight-year-old Scottish missionary, David Livingstone, began the first of his exploratory treks into the African veldt. During the course of his lifetime, he covered over 29,000 miles uncovering what lay beyond rivers and mountain ranges where no other white man had ever been. Livingstone was the first European to make a trans-African passage from modern day Angola to Mozambique and he discovered and named numerable lakes, rivers and mountains. His explorations are still considered one of the toughest series of expeditions ever undertaken. He faced an endless series of life-threatening situations, often at the hands of avaricious African chiefs, cheated by slavers traders and attacked by wild animals. He was mauled by a lion, suffered thirst and starvation and was constantly affected by dysentery, bleeding from hemorrhoids, malaria and pneumonia. This biography covers his life but also examines his relationship with his wife and children who were the main casualties of his endless explorations in Africa. It also looks Livingstone’s legacy through to the modern day. Livingstone was an immensely curious person and he made a habit of making meticulous observations of the flora and fauna of the African countryside that he passed through. His legacy includes numerable maps and geographical and botanical observations and samples. He was also a most powerful and effective proponent for the abolition of slavery and his message of yesterday is still valid today in a continent stricken with drought, desertification and debt for he argued that the African culture should be appreciated for its richness and diversity. But like all great men, he had great faults. Livingstone was unforgiving of those that he perceived had wronged him; he was intolerant of those who could not match his amazing physical powers; and finally and he had no compunction about distorting the truth, particularly about other people, in order to magnify his already significant achievements. Illustrations: 40 colour illustrations

Great Explorers

Author : Tom Jauncey
Publisher : Rourke Publishing (FL)
ISBN 13 : 9780865921603
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (216 download)

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Download or read book Great Explorers written by Tom Jauncey and published by Rourke Publishing (FL). This book was released on 1987 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Briefly describes the accomplishments of Prince Henry, Columbus da Gama, Magellan, and others who helped people of their time know more about the world.

The Age of Exploration

Author : Andrew A. Kling
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 1420511343
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book The Age of Exploration written by Andrew A. Kling and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2013-01-14 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swashbuckling pirates raiding treasure galleons and dashing explorers traversing the unknown; this is how many perceive the Age of Exploration. The quest to explore beyond the horizon was driven by more than a need to understand the unknown. Great political and financial prospects lured those individuals and nations who dared explore. This compelling volume offers readers an in-depth account of the eccentric characters, cutting-edge technologies, and the exotic locations, real and imagined, that drove exploration of the New World as well as the Old World. Chapters engage pertinent critical discussions including early exploration of trade routes through the Muslim world; Bartolomeu Dias sailing around the southern cape of Africa; Christopher Columbus reaching the Bahamas Islands, Cuba and Hispaniola; Vasco da Gama rounding Africa and reaches the Indian port of Calicut; and many more. The edition also offers readers a timeline, maps, quotations from primary source materials, and a thorough subject index.