Product Description

The Atlas of Exploration is a graphic record of humankind's journeys of discovery, from the earliest mariners to today's missions to explore the planets of the solar system. A series of detailed maps tells the story of all the greatest feats of exploration from the crossing of continents to the navigation of the seas and the circling of the globe. The lively text describes the faith and the perseverance, the hardship and suffering, the close escapes and moments of triumph that accompanied the remarkable odysseys of discovery. Each chapter is devoted to a particular region or continent and the journeys that led to its discovery. Detailed histories, text boxes, and maps describe single journeys or series of journeys, such as the transatlantic routes of Christopher Colombus or the exploration of America by Lewis and Clark. Informative text and illustrations tell the story of each journey and how it fits into the whole story of exploration.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2392981 in Books
• Published on: 2001-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 256 pages

From the Back Cover
This book presents a graphic record of humankind's journeys of discovery, from the earliest mariners to today's space missions. Detailed maps tell the stories of the greatest feats of exploration, from the crossing of continents to the navigation of the seas and the circling of the globe. The lively text describes the faith, perseverance, hardship, suffering, and moments of triumph that accompanied these remarkable odysseys of discovery. Each chapter begins with a complete map of a region and the journeys that led to its discovery, and continues with descriptions of individual expeditions, such as the transatlantic routes of Christopher Columbus or the exploration of America by Lewis and Clark. Informative text and illustrations tell the story of each journey and how it fits into the saga of exploration.