Explorers of Antiquity From Alexander the Great to Marco Polo |
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| Author:
| Pletcher, Kenneth |
| Series title: | The Britannica Guide to Explorers and Adventurers Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-62275-018-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2013 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $38.84 |
Book Description:
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Crossing geographic and cultural boundaries at a time when much of the world remained uncharted was a challenge faced by ancient explorers. Long before the Golden Age of Exploration, an assortment of travelers ventured into the unknown, uncovering untapped riches of land and resources in the process. Readers will become familiar with the lives and journeys of these early explorers, whose number included dauntless leaders who sought to establish vast empires and enterprising merchants...
More DescriptionCrossing geographic and cultural boundaries at a time when much of the world remained uncharted was a challenge faced by ancient explorers. Long before the Golden Age of Exploration, an assortment of travelers ventured into the unknown, uncovering untapped riches of land and resources in the process. Readers will become familiar with the lives and journeys of these early explorers, whose number included dauntless leaders who sought to establish vast empires and enterprising merchants such as Marco Polo.