Author : Simon Adams
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,30 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Discoveries in geography
ISBN : 9780754804437
An accessible reference book, which captures all the excitement and spirit of adventure.
Author : Kathy Sammis
Publisher : Walch Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 11,49 MB
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : 9780825133343
Reproducible student activities cover early Native American settlements, African and western European influences, and Spanish and Portugese exploration.
Author : Andrew A. Kling
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 22,70 MB
Release : 2013-01-14
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 1420511343
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.
Author : Nicky Huys
Publisher : Nicky Huys Books
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 50,87 MB
Release : 2024-09-17
Category : History
ISBN :
"History of Exploration and Discovery" delves into the remarkable journeys that have shaped our understanding of the world. From ancient civilizations to modern adventurers, this book chronicles the tales of explorers who ventured into the unknown, driven by curiosity and the desire for discovery. Explore the motivations behind legendary expeditions, the challenges faced at sea and on land, and the cultural exchanges that occurred as a result. With rich narratives and vivid illustrations, this book brings to life stories of iconic figures such as Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and Amelia Earhart, as well as lesser-known explorers who made significant contributions to our global heritage. Ideal for history enthusiasts and aspiring adventurers alike, this comprehensive account highlights the human spirit's relentless quest for knowledge and the lasting impact of exploration on our world today.
Author : Margaret Bertha Synge
Publisher :
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 27,20 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Discoveries in geography
ISBN :
Author : Captivating History
Publisher : Captivating History
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 17,22 MB
Release : 2020-05
Category :
ISBN : 9781647486938
The Age of Discovery began in the early part of the 15th century and carried on through most of the 17th century. It is sometimes also referred to as the Age of Exploration. This was a time when the people of Europe began to travel, discover, and explore more of the world than ever before, mapping and naming the places they found.
Author : John Norman Leonard Baker
Publisher : New York : Cooper Square Publishers
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 18,62 MB
Release : 1967
Category : History
ISBN :
Author : M. B. Synge
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 27,10 MB
Release : 2019-11-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
'A Book of Discovery' is an account of the history of the world's exploration from the earliest times to the finding of the South Pole, written by Margaret Bertha Synge. The book chronicles the journeys of many famous explorers, such as Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus and includes personal accounts of their expeditions. The explorers featured in the book undertook incredible feats of bravery and endurance, and Synge's admiration for their achievements shines through in her writing. The book is beautifully illustrated with reproductions of early maps, woodcuts, and paintings, adding to the allure of the stories it tells. A Book of Discovery is a must-read for anyone with an interest in the history of exploration and adventure.
Author : John Horace Parry
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 30,29 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Colonization
ISBN : 9780520042353
Covers the period during which Europe discovered the rest of the world, beginning with the mid-fifteenth century and ending 250 years later when the "Reconnaissance" was all but complete. The author examines the inducements--political, economic, religious--to overseas enterprise at the time, and analyzes the nature and problems of the various European settlements in the new lands.
Author : Edward Heawood
Publisher : Cambridge : University Press
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 32,6 MB
Release : 1912
Category : History
ISBN :
