A Book of Discovery (Yesterday's Classics)

by Margaret Bertha Synge

Book Overview

A fascinating account of the world's famous explorers, including the early travelers in ancient times, the discovery of the New World, explorations in Africa and Australia, and the expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. Many of the explorers tell part of their story in their own words. Amply illustrated with reproductions of early maps and charts, as well as old woodcuts, drawings, paintings, and miniatures. Emphasis is placed on the explorers'...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1599151928
• ISBN13: 9781599151922
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Yesterday's Classics
• Length: 548 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"