Explorers Of The New Century

Author : Magnus Mills
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781408826010

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Explorers of the New Century by Magnus Mills Pdf

It is the beginning of the century, and two teams of explorers are racing across a cold, windswept, deserted land to reach the furthest point from civilisation. It is, they find, 'an awfully long way'. Johns and his men take the western route, along a rocky scree, gossiping, bickering and grumbling as they go. Meanwhile, Tostig's men make their way along the dry riverbed in the east - they are fewer, with just five men and ten mules, and better organised than their rivals. But with Johns' team keeping apace in the distance, the race is on to reach the Agreed Furthest Point ...

Author : Magnus Mills
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781408825303

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Explorers of the New Century by Magnus Mills Pdf

The brilliant new novel by the author of The Restraint of Beasts

Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britanncia Educational Publishing
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781622750313

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Nineteenth-Century Explorers by Britannica Educational Publishing Pdf

Although the once-fuzzy outlines of the global map had largely been defined by the 19th century, much had yet to be learned. As some explorers continued to search either for resources or for unknown regions, others increasingly embraced a new kind of discovery—that of scientific knowledge. Readers will journey alongside a host of notable explorers, accompanying Lewis and Clark on their famous expedition—during which they both charted much of the United States and identified 178 new plants—and marvelling at Charles Darwin’s revolutionary findings in the Galapagos Islands. Their explorations and many others are chronicled within these pages.

Author : Magnus Mills
Publisher : Bloomsbury Paperbacks
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Explorers
ISBN : 0747580782

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Explorers of the New Century by Magnus Mills Pdf

It is the beginning of the century, and two teams of explorers are racing to reach the furthest point from civilisation. Tostig's men make their way along the dry riverbed in the East. But with Johns' team keeping apace in the distance, the race is on to reach the Agreed Furthest Point. This is a novel by the author of The Restraint of Beasts.

Author : Jules Verne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : Discoveries in geography
ISBN : MSU:31293023297868

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The Great Explorers of the Nineteenth Century by Jules Verne Pdf

Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britanncia Educational Publishing
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781622750238

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The Age of Exploration by Britannica Educational Publishing Pdf

The Age of Exploration, which spanned roughly from 1400 to 1550, was the first time in history that European powers—eyeing new trade routes to the East or seeking to establish empires—began actively looking far past their own borders to gain a better understanding of the world and its many resources. The individuals who set out on behalf of the countries they represented came from a variety of backgrounds, and included master navigators such as Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan—the latter of whom was the first to circle the globe—as well as the often ruthless conquistadors of the New World such as Francisco Pizarro and Hernan Cortes. The exciting and sometimes tragic lives and journeys of these and many others as well as the battles for empire that arose are chronicled in this engaging volume.

Author : Anthony Vasquez
Publisher : ANTHONY VASQUEZ
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-19
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9798869242907

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In the Footsteps of Explorers by Anthony Vasquez Pdf

"In the Footsteps of Explorers: Retracing Historic Journeys" invites readers on a captivating voyage of discovery as modern-day adventurers retrace the paths of historic explorers. This fascinating book chronicles the exhilarating expeditions of intrepid travelers who embark on epic quests to follow in the footsteps of legendary pioneers. From navigating treacherous seas to trekking through remote wilderness, each narrative offers a vivid depiction of the challenges and triumphs encountered along the way. Join us on a thrilling journey as we delve into the annals of history and embark on a quest to uncover the secrets of the past, one step at a time.

Author : New Netherland Institute
Publisher : Mount Ida Press
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781438430041

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Explorers, Fortunes and Love Letters by New Netherland Institute Pdf

Drawing on the latest research, leading scholars shed new light on the culture, society, and legacy of the New Netherland colony.

Author : Glyndwr Williams
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000938425

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Buccaneers, Explorers and Settlers by Glyndwr Williams Pdf

Buccaneers, Explorers and Settlers studies how during 'the long 18th century' British incursions into the Pacific transformed Europe's knowledge of that great ocean. Buccaneers devastated Spanish settlements and shipping in the South Sea, and the accounts by Dampier and his companions of their exploits became best-sellers. Anson's circumnavigation carried on the tradition of commerce-raiding, but it represented the beginnings of a more official interest in the Pacific and its resources. Later in the 18th century the hopes of speculative geographers that unknown continents and sea-passages existed in the Pacific prompted a series of expeditions by Cook and his contemporaries. New peoples were discovered as well as new lands, and the voyages led to changing perceptions of their lifestyles. Exploration was followed by trade and settlement in which Cook's associates such as Banks played a leading part. Before the end of the century there were British settlements in New South Wales, Nootka Sound had become a centre of international dispute, and across the Pacific traders, whalers and missionaries were following the tracks of the explorers.

Author : Stewart Angas Weaver
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199946952

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Exploration by Stewart Angas Weaver Pdf

This clear, succinct, and elegant contribution to the 'Very Short Introductions' series surveys the history of global exploration and assesses the motives, for good and ill, of those who undertook it. Stewart Weaver traces the history of exploration from the first explorers (including Polynesian and Micronesian peoples, the ancient Greeks, Marco Polo, and Ibn BattÐta), to the European discover of America, the Enlightenment and exploration (focusing on James Cook), and the race to the north and south poles

Author : Marc Aronson,John W. Glenn
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0792264541

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The World Made New by Marc Aronson,John W. Glenn Pdf

The World Made New provides an account of the charting of the New World and the long-term effects of America's march into history. The text uses primary sources to bring history to life and features profiles of the major explorers of the age. The book is illustrated with full-color artwork, multiple-time lines, and six custom National Geographic maps. The text and layout combine to provide an overview of New World exploration, and outline the historical context for the discoveries that literally changed the world. The narrative carries young readers through this age of adventure. Follow the timeline of history unfolding; how the early colonies were established; how dissemination of products like the potato, tomato, tobacco, and corn made the Americas a major part of the new world economy; and how the Caribbean became a major trading hub.

Author : Robin S. Doak
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2006-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0756510570

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Christopher Columbus by Robin S. Doak Pdf

A biography profiling the life of the fifteenth-century explorer Christopher Columbus, who opened up the Americas to the Europeans. Includes source notes and timeline.

Author : C. Keith Wilbur
Publisher : Chelsea House
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0791045315

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Early Explorers of North America by C. Keith Wilbur Pdf

Surveys the history of New World explorations from the Viking age to the eighteenth century, including the latest views on pre-Columbian explorations.

Author : United States. National Park Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Historic buildings
ISBN : MINN:31951000088760F

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Explorers and Settlers by United States. National Park Service Pdf

Author : John Logan Allen
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 080321023X

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North American Exploration by John Logan Allen Pdf

The three volumes of North American Exploration appraise the full scope of the exploration of the North American continent and its oceanic margins from prior to the arrival of Columbus until the end of the nineteenth century. More than an assessment of historical events, these volumes portray the process of exploration. Without forgetting the romance of discovery, the authors recognize that exploration encompasses a great deal more than the adventures themselves. All explorers are conditioned by the time, place, and circumstances of their efforts; these determine objectives, the behavior of explorers, and the consequences of their discoveries. ø The second volume includes the exploration of North America from the Spanish entrada of the sixteenth century to the British and Russian explorations of the Pacific coastal regions at the end of the eighteenth century?a time during which North America was largely defined and understood in terms of advancing scientific viewpoints during the European Enlightenment. Discovery gave way to Exploration and supposition to understanding.