2011, ISBN: 1554079225

[EAN: 9781554079223], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [SC: 2.39], [PU: Firefly Books Ltd, Canada, Ontario], ANDREA DE PORTI EXPLORERS THE MOST EXCITING VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY FROM AFRICAN EXPEDIT… Más…

[EAN: 9781554079223], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [SC: 2.39], [PU: Firefly Books Ltd, Canada, Ontario], ANDREA DE PORTI EXPLORERS THE MOST EXCITING VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY FROM AFRICAN EXPEDITIONS TO LUNAR LANDING, One of the most exciting periods of exploration coincided with the invention of photography. As a result, the most important expeditions over the last 160 years were captured and preserved by incredibly dramatic images. Explorers gathers together hundreds of these rare archival photographs plus maps, prints and drawings reproduced on stunning gatefolds. Text includes a short biography of each explorer, the extraordinary stories of their expeditions and passages from their personal journals. In all, 53 stories are featured. Many are familiar and others less known but deserving of wider recognition. Several women also receive just due for their unequalled bravery and fortitude. Some of the explorers featured are: - David Livingstone and the missionary roadA. - Henry Stanley, looking for Livingstone. - Isabella Bird Bishop in China. - Ernest Shackleton in Antarctica. - Timothy O'Sullivan recording the Wild West. - Roald Amundsen, the Northwest Passage and the South Pole. - Gertrude Bell in Iraq. - Maria Reiche in Peru. - Thor Heyerdahl and the Kon-Tiki raft across the Pacific. - Freya Stark, a solitary female explorer of the Middle East. - Nikolai Mikhailovich Przhevalsky, mapmaker to the czar. - Edmund Hillary atop Mount Everest. - Challenger exploring deep space. - Alexandra David-Neel in the heart of Tibet. Those interested in history and exploration will find Explorers an engaging addition to their library. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine., Books<

ISBN: 9781554079223

Firefly Books. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex libr… Más…

Firefly Books. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Firefly Books, 2.5<

2011, ISBN: 1554079225

[EAN: 9781554079223], Usado, buen estado, [SC: 66.51], [PU: Firefly Books], HPB, Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf… Más…

[EAN: 9781554079223], Usado, buen estado, [SC: 66.51], [PU: Firefly Books], HPB, Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include cdrom or access codes. Customer service is our top priority!, Books<