Celebrated Travels and Travellers, Part 1. by Jules Verne

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Author Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
Illustrator Benett, Léon, 1838-1917
Illustrator Philippoteaux, Paul, 1846-1923
Translator Leigh, Dora
Title Celebrated Travels and Travellers, Part 1.
The Exploration of the World
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Summary "Celebrated Travels and Travellers, Part 1" by Jules Verne is a detailed exploration narrative written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the voyages and explorations of notable travelers from ancient history through the medieval period. The content focuses on pivotal figures in exploration, such as Hanno, Herodotus, and Marco Polo, detailing their journeys and contributions to our understanding of geography and cultures. The opening of this volume presents a fascinating array of early explorers, beginning with Hanno of Carthage, who ventured along the African coast, and extending to figures like Herodotus, recognized as the "Father of History," who traveled through various regions, including Egypt and Persia. Verne vividly describes their adventures, motivations, and the civilizations they encountered, presenting an engaging survey of travel's evolution over centuries. This introductory portion sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of exploration through different eras and cultures, emphasizing the impact of these journeys on knowledge and global perspectives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Voyages and travels
Subject Discoveries in geography
Subject Explorers
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EBook-No. 24777
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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