Discovery And Exploration: An Atlas Of Man's Wanderings (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169698482)

""Discovery and Exploration: An Atlas of Man's Wanderings"" by Frank Debenham is a comprehensive book that explores the history of human exploration and discovery around the world. This atlas provides a detailed account of the journeys undertaken by explorers from different countries and cultures, covering the period from ancient times to the present day. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different period in history. It begins with the earliest explorers, who ventured out into the unknown world in search of new lands, resources, and knowledge. The book then moves on to explore the Age of Discovery, which saw European explorers sail across the oceans to explore the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The book also covers the exploration of the Arctic and Antarctic regions, the conquest of the skies, and the exploration of space. It includes detailed maps, illustrations, and photographs that help to bring the stories of these explorers to life. In addition to providing a historical account of exploration, the book also highlights the impact that these journeys had on the world. It explores the cultural, political, and economic effects of exploration and the ways in which it shaped the world we live in today. Overall, ""Discovery and Exploration: An Atlas of Man's Wanderings"" is an engaging and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into the history of human exploration and discovery. It is an essential read for anyone interested in history, geography, or adventure.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.

Author: Frank Debenham
ISBN-10: 1169698484
ISBN-13: 9781169698482
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 278
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.06lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.69d