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| Author | : Robin Hanbury-Tenison |
| Publisher | : Thames & Hudson |
| Total Pages | : 314 |
| Release | : 2021-11-09 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 0500777047 |
Stories of the thrills and hardships faced by modern expeditions that continue to enhance our understanding of the world around us, now in a compact edition. This book profiles forty modern explorers who have disproved the idea that there is nowhere left to discover. Some are experienced and celebrated worldwide, while others are just starting to make their mark. The Modern Explorers delves into challenging and extraordinary expeditions to the remotest parts of the world by explorers from the United States, Australia, China, France, and beyond. Nine thematic sections cover all terrains: Polar, Desert, Rainforest, Mountain, Ocean, River, Under Sea, Under Land, and Lost Worlds. Written mainly by the explorers themselves, these accounts provide unique insight into what it is like to join an expedition, from being dragged through the top of the rainforest canopy in an inflatable raft suspended from a balloon to pedaling a boat across the Pacific to standing on the edge of an erupting volcano.
| Author | : The Explorers Club |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 373 |
| Release | : 2007-11-01 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1599216396 |
Living dangerously with the members of the world-renowned Explorers Club.
| Author | : Robin Hanbury-Tenison |
| Publisher | : Thames & Hudson |
| Total Pages | : 342 |
| Release | : 2018-10-16 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0500774315 |
Penetrating biographies written by a group of distinguished travel writers, broadcasters, and historians reveal the lives, motives, and passions of forty major explorers in history. It has always been mankind’s gift, or curse, to be inquisitive, and through the ages people have been driven to explore the limits of the worlds known to them—and beyond. Here are the stories of forty of the world’s greatest explorers from Europe, America, Asia, and Australia. These are men and women who changed our perception of the world through their courageous adventures. Organized thematically, the book opens with the oceanic journeys of five hundred years ago, when the great era of recorded exploration began. The following sections look at The Land, Rivers, Polar Ice, Deserts, Life on Earth, and New Frontiers. Many of these explorers recounted their journeys in vivid firsthand accounts; others were superb artists or photographers. The book features quotes from their journals and reports, and it is illustrated with paintings, photographs, engravings, and maps, so that we can experience their adventures through their own eyes and in their own words. Featured explorers include: Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, James Cook, Lewis and Clark, Richard Burton, Samuel de Champlain, David Livingstone, Roald Amundsen, Gertrude Bell, Alexander von Humboldt, Yuri Gagarin, and Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
| Author | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
| Publisher | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 351 |
| Release | : 2009-10-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1615300651 |
There was a time when every voyage contained an element of the unknown. Today, however, the world spreads out before us carefully mapped and plotted. One must credit explorers with this transformation. Readers will devour these tales of explorers who have pushed geographic and personal boundaries, leaving virtually no corner of the globe off limits.
| Author | : Shailey Xander |
| Publisher | : T Turner |
| Total Pages | : 47 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : |
"Rome for Every Traveler: Customized Travel Itineraries for Modern Explorers" by Shailey Xander is a must-read for anyone planning a trip to the eternal city. This comprehensive guidebook offers a variety of travel itineraries tailored to different types of travelers. Whether you're a history buff, a culture lover, a foodie, or a romantic, this book has something for everyone. The book starts with an overview of Rome's rich history and culture, along with practical information on transportation, accommodation, and dining. From there, the author takes you on a journey through the city, highlighting the must-see sights and hidden gems, and providing insider tips on how to make the most of your trip. For history lovers, the book offers an in-depth tour of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Palatine Hill, as well as a visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Culture enthusiasts will appreciate the tours of the Villa Borghese and the Pantheon, as well as a stroll through the charming neighborhood of Trastevere. Foodies will delight in the author's recommendations for the best Roman trattorias, pizzerias, and gelaterias, as well as tips for shopping for local specialties like olive oil, pasta, and wine. And for those looking for a romantic getaway, the book offers a tour of the city's most romantic spots, including the Trevi Fountain, the Piazza Navona, and the Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere. But that's not all! The book also includes itineraries for families, art lovers, and those looking for a relaxing holiday. You will find information on the best places to shop, the most beautiful gardens and parks and the best places to eat and drink. Overall, "Rome for Every Traveler" is an essential guide for anyone planning a trip to the city. With its wealth of information, insider tips, and customized itineraries, it's the perfect companion for modern explorers looking to make the most of their time in Rome.
| Author | : Shailey Xander |
| Publisher | : T Turner |
| Total Pages | : 39 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : |
"Paris for Every Traveler: Customized Travel Itineraries for Modern Explorers" is the ultimate guide to exploring the City of Light like never before! Written by Shailey Xander, a seasoned traveler and expert on all things Paris, this book is filled with customized travel itineraries for a variety of different types of travelers. Whether you're looking for an adventurous and fun holiday, a cultural experience, a relaxing getaway, a romantic holiday or a family-friendly vacation, this book has got you covered. With detailed and easy to follow itineraries, you'll be able to make the most of your time in Paris and see all the top sights and hidden gems the city has to offer. Shailey Xander not only provides you with the best travel itineraries, but also she walks you through the city's rich history, culture and climate. You'll learn about the best places to eat, drink and relax, as well as fun activities to do with your family or loved ones. With "Paris for Every Traveler", you'll be able to create your own personalized adventure in the city, whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable journey in the City of Lights, with Shailey Xander as your trusted guide!
| Author | : Robin Hanbury-Tenison |
| Publisher | : Thames & Hudson |
| Total Pages | : 490 |
| Release | : 2020-08-06 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0500775672 |
Marco Polo, Ferdinand Magellan, David Livingstone, Amelia Earhart, Neil Armstrong: these are some of the greatest travellers of all time. This book chronicles their stories and many more, describing epic voyages of discovery from the extraordinary migrations out of Africa by our earliest ancestors to the latest voyages into space. In antiquity, we follow Alexander the Great to the Indus and Hannibal across the Alps; in medieval times we trek beside Genghis Khan and Ibn Battuta. The Renaissance brought Columbus to the Americas and the circumnavigation of the world. The following centuries saw gaps in the global maps filled by Tasman, Bering and Cook, and journeys made for scientific purposes, most famously by von Humboldt and Darwin. In modern times, the last inhospitable ends of the earth were reached including both poles and the world's highest mountain and new elements were conquered. With evocative photographs, paintings and portraits, The Great Journeys in History reveals the stories of those who were there first, who explored the unexplored and who set out into the unknown, bringing alive the romance and thrill of travel.
| Author | : Nicolaas Vergunst |
| Publisher | : Arena books |
| Total Pages | : 236 |
| Release | : 2011-04-25 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1906791945 |
In 1510, when the Cape of Good Hope was still revered as the Portal to the Indies, the Viceroy of Portuguese India was led ashore, attacked, slain and hurriedly buried in a shallow grave. The murder of Dom Francisco d'Almeida remains a mystery to this day. Was it the fulfilment of a prophecy or an act of poetic justice? Was it an ambush, a mutiny or even an assassination? If so, was it instigated by the King of Portugal or the Church of Rome?Knot of Stone is a tale of historical detection in which two unlikely travel companions - a restless Dutch historian, Sonja Haas, and a jaded Afrikaans archaeologist, Jason Tomas - find themselves drawn together after discovering a five-century-old skeleton at the foot of Table Mountain. Their search for new evidence leads the reader ever further north to ancestral burial sites, remote mountain sanctuaries, sacred springs, medieval monasteries and rare museum artefacts. Via various roadside encounters, including the startling revelations of a sangoma (a healer empowered by the ancestors), they reconstruct the past and their own identities, with divergent consequences. The multi-layered story is ultimately a tale of self-discovery.As a novel, Knot of Stone presents a unique and insightful revision of actual events, offering a courageous departure from mainstream historical writing. With its captivating mystery, its mixture of legend and original research, plus the karmic background of various historical individuals, this enthralling book will appeal to all those who have enjoyed the enigmatic works of Umberto Eco and Dan Brown.www.knotofstone.com
| Author | : Christine Taylor-Butler |
| Publisher | : Scholastic Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 52 |
| Release | : 2022-07-19 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1338856642 |
Discover the origins of European exploration of the Americas. A True Book: American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. This book describes the origins of European exploration of the Americas, including the Vikings, the search for a new route to Asia, for gold, and for a Northwest Passage, and discusses the Lewis and Clark Expedition and modern explorers.
| Author | : Kevin Costner |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 792 |
| Release | : 2015-10-20 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1471153738 |
The golden age of adventure stories returns with this splendidly designed, action-packed, globe-trotting tale that combines the bravura storytelling of Kipling with the irresistible style of The Adventures of Tintin. Behind the staid public rooms of an old world gentlemen's club operates a more mysterious organization: The Explorers' Guild, a clandestine group of adventurers who bravely journey to those places in which light gives way to shadow and reason is usurped by myth. The secrets they seek are hidden in mountain ranges and lost in deserts, buried in the ocean floor and lodged deep in polar ice. The aim of The Explorers' Guild: to discover the mysteries that lie beyond the boundaries of the known world. Set against the backdrop of World War I, with Western Civilization on the edge of calamity, the first installment in The Explorers' Guild series, A Passage to Shambhala, concerns the Guild's quest to find the golden city of Buddhist myth. The search will take them from the Polar North to the Mongolian deserts, through the underground canals of Asia to deep inside the Himalayas, before the fabled city finally divulges its secrets and the globe-spanning journey plays out to its startling conclusion. The Explorers' Guild is a rare publishing opportunity, powered by the creative passion of one of the world's true storytelling masters, Kevin Costner.
