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02493aam a2200325Ia 4500 001 40184056B35411E4A6804D7BDAD10320 003 SILO 005 20150213010738 008 090417r20092009nyuab 001 0 eng d 020 $a 1608190595 020 $a 9781608190591 035 $a (OCoLC)318875839 040 $a BTCTA $c BTCTA $d CHN $d TXA $d MOF $d YDXCP $d BWX $d SUC $d UWO $d OSS $d SILO 050 4 $a G80 $b .H676 2009 100 1 $a Howgego, Raymond John, $d 1946- 245 14 $a The book of exploration / $c Ray Howgego. 250 $a 1st U.S. ed. 260 $a New York : $b Bloomsbury, $c 2009. 300 $a 360 p. : $b col. ill., col. maps ; $c 30 cm. 500 $a First published in Great Britain in 2009 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. 500 $a Includes index. 520 1 $a "The Book of Exploration is a chronological tour of the history of exploration by an expert in the field and prolific world traveller, from the pioneering excursions of the ancient Egyptians to the first surface-based crossings of the top and bottom of the world." "Before the turn of the nineteenth century, ventures into uncharted lands required material or spiritual reward to justify the perils of shipwreck, hostile natives, and dangers yet unknown. Until recent times, exploration for the sake of knowledge alone was rare; it was mostly undertaken by intrepid traders, gold. seekers, and valiant Christian missionaries. The Book of Exploration presents more than 150 of the most influential and unusual journeys of discovery, setting each firmly in its historical context. Roy Howgego introduces heroic adventurers battling the elements and committing their findings to journals and maps, pioneers who risked everything in search of fabled riches, and explorers determined to conquer the deserts, poles, and oceans of the globe." "Organized chronologically, beautifully illustrated with contemporary maps, paintings, journal entries, and other artifacts, The Book of Exploration is a feast for the eye and an unparalleled resource."--BOOK JACKET. 650 0 $a Discoveries in geography $v Pictorial works. 650 0 $a Explorers $x History $v Pictorial works. 730 $a 11-13 B&N 14981198 776 08 $i Online version: $a Howgego, Raymond John, 1946- $t Book of exploration. $b 1st U.S. ed. $d New York : Bloomsbury, 2009 $w (OCoLC)762239511. 941 $a 2 952 $l USUX851 $d 20160825052543.0 952 $l JHPC815 $d 20150213073842.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=40184056B35411E4A6804D7BDAD10320Initiate Another SILO Locator Search