The seventy great journeys in history / 70 great journeys in history edited by Robin Hanbury-Tenison. - New York : Thames & Hudson, 2006. - 304 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 27 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-296) and index.

Traces the history of seventy journeys of epic discovery from antiquity to the space voyages of the twentieth century, discussing Alexander the Great, Francis Drake, Amelia Earhart, Neil Armstrong, and others.

Adult Follett Library Resources.

0500251290 (trade : hbk.) 9780500251294 (trade : hbk.)

2005911291

GBA666459 bnb

013522315 Uk


Adventure and adventurers.
Discoveries in geography.
Travelers' writings, English.
Travelers' writings, English.
Travelers--Anecdotes.
Voyages and travels.
Adventure and adventurers.
Exploration.
Travelers--Anecdotes.
Voyages and travels.

G80 / .S4 2006

910.9