Eye of the Explorer

Eye of the Explorer
Author: Paul D. McDermott
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780878425600

Eye of the Explorer: Views of the Northern Pacific Railroad Survey reproduces all seventy of the lithographs that appeared with Stevens�s final congressional report, published in 1860, as well as twelve of the lovely watercolor images from which the final prints were prepared

Lewis and Clark on the Great Plains

Lewis and Clark on the Great Plains
Author:
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780803276185

A beautifully rendered reference guide to the Great Plains portion of the famous expedition through the American West highlights the explorer's remarkable encounters with previously undocumented flora and fauna as they moved through the Plains region. Original. (Biology & Natural History)

Lewis and Clark Among the Indians (Bicentennial Edition)

Lewis and Clark Among the Indians (Bicentennial Edition)
Author: James P. Ronda
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2014-04-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0803290195

Particularly valuable for Ronda's inclusion of pertinent background information about the various tribes and for his ethnological analysis. An appendix also places the Sacagawea myth in its proper perspective. Gracefully written, the book bridges the gap between academic and general audiences.OCo"Choice""

The Northern Expeditions of Stephen H. Long

The Northern Expeditions of Stephen H. Long
Author: Stephen Harriman Long
Publisher: St. Paul : Minnesota Historical Society Press
Total Pages: 516
Release: 1978
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Describes voyages through northern U.S. and southwestern Canada.

Biographical Dictionary of Explorers

Biographical Dictionary of Explorers
Author: Alan Wexler
Publisher: Infobase Holdings, Inc
Total Pages: 910
Release: 2019-06-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1438182155

An informative, fascinating resource suitable for students, researchers, and general readers, this biographical dictionary is a "who was who" of world and space explorers, giving readers a sense of the human drama—the achievements and the challenges—that those who go where few or none have gone before must face. The explorers covered include Jacques Cousteau, Sir Vivian Fuchs, John Glenn Jr., Aleksei Leonov, Annie Peck, Valentina Tereshkova, and many more.

Explorer's Guide South Dakota

Explorer's Guide South Dakota
Author: Marion L. Head
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2009-06
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0881508381

A definitive visitor’s guide to the beauty and tranquility of South Dakota, covering not only historical sites and tourist attractions, but also hiking, hunting, fishing and camping as well as other forms of outdoor exploration. The first and most comprehensive guide to South Dakota highlights the state’s natural beauty and includes coverage of its major historical sites and tourist attractions, from Mount Rushmore and Deadwood to the Black Hills. The guide is especially family-friendly, outlining free or inexpensive activities as well as little known treasures that were discovered through personal experience and research on the ground. As in all Explorer's Guides, this book includes up-to-date maps and handy icons that point out places of extra value, family- and pet-friendly establishments, those that provide wheelchair access, and even selective shopping and special events listings.

Explorer's Guide Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains (Fourth Edition)

Explorer's Guide Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains (Fourth Edition)
Author: Jim Hargan
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2012-06-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1581577885

In a new, updated edition, this comprehensive guide offers full coverage of both sides of the Tennessee–North Carolina divide. In a new, updated edition, this comprehensive guide offers full coverage of both sides of the Tennessee–North Carolina divide. Spend some time in the woods in two of the most popular national parks in the country—Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. You’ll find the best scenic drives, boating, horseback riding, fishing, rock climbing, skiing, and golf, and great local produce, crafts, music, historic homes, and museums in brick-fronted downtowns and bucolic artists’ colonies.

Explorer's Guide Oregon Wine Country: A Great Destination (second Edition) (Explorer's Great Destinations)

Explorer's Guide Oregon Wine Country: A Great Destination (second Edition) (Explorer's Great Destinations)
Author: Sherry L. Moore
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2013-06-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1581571712

The first—and still the best—guide to Oregon’s wine country from well-connected local wine experts. This guide to Oregon’s burgeoning wine scene covers the entire state, from the renowned Willamette Valley to the remote Snake River Valley. While Moore and Welsch focus on touring the state’s wineries, they also provide a wide array of dining and lodging options and spotlight unique recreation, attractions, and natural wonders to seek out in your spare time.