Celebrated Travels and Travellers, Part 1. by Jules Verne
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"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.)
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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 |
| Credits |
Produced by Ron Swanson (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24777 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24777-9 |
| Release Date | Mar 7, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1210 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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