Abrégé de l'Histoire Générale des Voyages (Tome 1) by Jean-François de La Harpe
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| Author | La Harpe, Jean-François de, 1739-1803 |
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| Title | Abrégé de l'Histoire Générale des Voyages (Tome 1) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Abrégé de l'Histoire Générale des Voyages (Tome 1)" by Jean-François de La Harpe is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work serves as an abridged history of global exploration and travel, tracing the evolution of travel from ancient times to La Harpe's contemporaneous era. It reflects on the interconnections between different civilizations throughout history and the geographical knowledge that has been accumulated over time. The opening of this comprehensive history introduces the concept of geography and exploration, discussing early human civilizations and their perceptions of the world around them. La Harpe describes how, in primitive societies, people were primarily concerned with survival and lacked an understanding of the wider world. As civilization progressed, communication and trade expanded, leading to a blend of myth, superstition, and actual knowledge about distant lands. The text lays the groundwork for a more profound discussion on the contributions of various cultures to the body of knowledge about geography and exploration, setting the stage for detailed accounts of specific voyages and discoveries that will unfold in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22558 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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