Encyclopedia of Great Explorers

Encyclopedia of Great Explorers

Author: Simon Adams

Publisher: Parragon Books

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9781445407449

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This is a clear and comprehensive guide to intrepid adventurers and their travels. Discover details of important events, technology and world religions.


Children's Great Explorers Encyclopedia

Children's Great Explorers Encyclopedia

Author: Parragon Book Service Limited

Publisher: Parragon Books

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9781407503219

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A Clear And Comprehensive Introduction To Great Explorers. Written By An Expert Author And Consultant Team. Fully Illustrated Throughout With Stunning Colour Photography And Clear Diagrams. Topics Include: Marco Polo'S Epic Journey, The Conquest Of The In


The Discoverers

The Discoverers

Author: Helen Delpar

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 488

ISBN-13:

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Alphabetically arranged articles contain biographical information about explorers. Includes articles about geographical knowledge and concepts of ancient and medieval worlds with emphasis on the 15th century to present.


The Encyclopedia of Explorers and Adventurers

The Encyclopedia of Explorers and Adventurers

Author: Justine Ciovacco

Publisher: Franklin Watts

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780531146644

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Briefly describes the life and accomplishments of men and women who have made significant contributions as explorers or adventurers throughout the world and throughout history.


Encyclopedia of World Explorers

Encyclopedia of World Explorers

Author: Fernand Salentiny

Publisher: Booksales

Published: 2005-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789036617017

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Over 300 biographical entries profile explorers, adventurers, conquerors, and seafarers who made significant contributions to the exploration of the Earth and beyond.


Encyclopedia of Exploration to 1800

Encyclopedia of Exploration to 1800

Author: Raymond John Howgego

Publisher: Potts Point, NSW, Australia : Hordern House

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 1192

ISBN-13:

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A comprehensive reference guide to the history and literature of exploration, travel and colonization from the earliest times to the year 1800. The vast scope of the Encyclopedia of Exploration makes it a work unlike any other in its combination of historical, biographical and bibliographical data. It includes a catalogue of all known expeditions, voyages and travels, as well as biographical information on the travellers themselves, which places them in their historical context. The Encyclopedia of Exploration to 1800 is a massive undertaking resulting in a work that extends to 1.2 million words in almost 1200 pages. The 2327 major articles have generated index entries totalling more than 7500 names of persons or ships mentioned in the text. Within the text itself there are about 4000 cross-references between articles. Altogether nearly 20,000 bibliographical citations accompany the articles. A considerable quantity of information in this book is presented here for the first time in English.


Encyclopedia of Exploration, 1800 to 1850

Encyclopedia of Exploration, 1800 to 1850

Author: Raymond John Howgego

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 714

ISBN-13:

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In 732 major articles, Raymond Howgego's Encyclopedia of Exploration 1800 to 1850 attempts to detail every significant traveller, voyager or expedition that set out during the period. Its indexes provide the names of over 3000 travellers and 1000 ships, while the bibliographies cite more than 10,000 works of reference. Extensive biographical information is included for the travellers themselves, placing every expedition thoroughly in its historical context. The text is fully cross-referenced between articles, whilst every article is supplemented by a comprehensive bibliography of both primary and secondary sources.