Geographical discovery & exploration
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Geographical discovery & exploration
Paperback. The age of discovery was at its peak in the eighteenth century, with heroic adventurers charting the furthest reaches of the globe. Foremost among these explorers was navigator and cartographer Captain James Cook of the British Royal Navy. This book reveals Cook's place in history as a brave and brilliant seaman. Num Pages: 512 pages, 45 colour illustrations + 4 maps. BIC Classification: BGH; HBTM; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 40. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300184310
- ISBN
- 9780300184310
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.41
€ 32.41
Paperback. A critical translation and commentary on a work long regarded as Latin America's first novel, which proves that this famous tale of piracy is actually a historical account that sheds new light on Spain's worldwide struggle against the ambitions of France and other European powers Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 b&w photographs, 6 maps, 2 charts. BIC Classification: HBTP; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 230 x 17. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292743892
- ISBN
- 9780292743892
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.01
€ 34.01
Paperback. Num Pages: 480 pages, map. BIC Classification: BG; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 137 x 33. Weight in Grams: 592. A Life of Sir Richard Burton. 480 pages, map. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BG; RGR. Dimension: 216 x 137 x 33. Weight: 592.
- Publisher
- Eland
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780907871231
- ISBN
- 9780907871231
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.42
€ 19.99
€ 14.42
Paperback. Intended as an antidote to potted biographies and piecemeal reconstructions of his voyages, this volume draws on judicious selections from Christopher Columbus' own writings - chronologically arranged, and translated into idiomatic English - to relate his self-perception and personal history, as far as is possible, in his own words. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 275
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781603841337
- ISBN
- 9781603841337
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.49
€ 21.99
€ 17.49
Intended as an antidote to potted biographies and piecemeal reconstructions of his voyages, this volume draws on judicious selections from Christopher Columbus' own writings - chronologically arranged, and translated into idiomatic English - to relate his self-perception and personal history, as far as is possible, in his own words. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781603841344
- ISBN
- 9781603841344
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.61€ 41.09
€ 52.61
€ 41.09
Paperback. * New perspective on the history of geographical exploration (concerned with the relationships between culture, science and empire). * Brings together a wealth of unpublished and published material in an engaging, well--illustrated and accessible book. Num Pages: 272 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBLL; JFC; RGR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631201120
- ISBN
- 9780631201120
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.87
€ 62.87
Hardback. Taking into account the relationship between geographical knowledge, exploration and empire, this book examines the actors, agencies, and cultural factors that underpinned nineteenth century British exploration. Num Pages: 272 pages, 0. BIC Classification: RGR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631201113
- ISBN
- 9780631201113
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.37
€ 175.37
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Natural Heritage Books Canada
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781896219981
- ISBN
- 9781896219981
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.04
€ 20.04
Paperback. From 1539 to 1542, Hernando de Soto and several hundred armed men cut a path of destruction and disease across the Southeast, from Florida to the Mississippi River. This book investigates the broad cultural and literary aspects of the resulting social and demographic collapse or radical transformation of many Native societies. Editor(s): Galloway, Patricia Kay. Num Pages: 494 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJK; RGR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 29. Weight in Grams: 704.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 494
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780803271227
- ISBN
- 9780803271227
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.69
€ 50.69
Paperback. In 1421, the largest fleet the world had ever seen set sail from China under the command of Emperor Zhu Di's loyal eunuch admirals. But by the time they returned home, Zhu Di had lost control and China was turning inwards, leaving the records of their discoveries to be forgotten for centuries. Num Pages: 656 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3H; HBJF; HBLC; HBTM; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 199 x 43. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Bantam
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780553815221
- ISBN
- 9780553815221
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.53
€ 17.99
€ 12.53
Hardcover. Num Pages: 920 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 210 x 57. Weight in Grams: 2698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Univ of Hawaii Pr
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780824820916
- ISBN
- 9780824820916
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.67
€ 91.67
Paperback. Bestselling author Giles Milton takes us on an extraordinary journey and uncovers the answer to one of greatest historical riddles Num Pages: 304 pages, b/w/ integrated. BIC Classification: 3H; HBG; RGR; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 206.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Murray Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340819456
- ISBN
- 9780340819456
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.68
€ 14.99
€ 11.68
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, Lavishly illustrated with photos, maps, paintings and objects from the museum's many coll. BIC Classification: 1QMP; HBTM; RGR; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 189. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472948694
- ISBN
- 9781472948694
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 19.72
€ 26.99
€ 19.72
Hardback. Features some of the greatest travellers in human history - people who undertook long journeys to places they knew little or nothing about. This work provides an overview of long-distance travel in Afro-Eurasia from around 400BCE to 1500. It examines the development of early travel, trade and cultural interchange between China, India, and others. Series: Themes in World History. Num Pages: 200 pages, 5 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: HBG; RGR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 453.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415229401
- ISBN
- 9780415229401
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.82
€ 181.82
Hardback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 16 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1M; HBJM; HBTP; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300220414
- ISBN
- 9780300220414
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.72
€ 49.72
Paperback. A firsthand account of previously almost inaccessible eastern Greenland Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1MTNG; 3JF; BJ; RGR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 133 x 108 x 23. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Independent Publisher United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780982170304
- ISBN
- 9780982170304
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.23
€ 22.23
Paperback. First published in volumes 16-17 of the Utah historical quarterly, 1949. Editor(s): Gregory, Herbert Ernest; Darrah, William Culp; Kelly, Charles. Num Pages: 540 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; HBJK; HBTP; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 739.
- Publisher
- University of Utah Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874809640
- ISBN
- 9780874809640
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.48
€ 29.48
Paperback. First published in the Utah Historical Quarterly, v. 7, nos. 1, 2, and 3, 1939. Editor(s): Gregory, Herbert Ernest. Num Pages: 143 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; BGA; HBJK; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Publisher
- University of Utah Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874809626
- ISBN
- 9780874809626
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.74
€ 21.74
Paperback. Num Pages: 293 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTP; KC; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 395.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789814379663
- ISBN
- 9789814379663
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.19
€ 34.19
Paperback. To the Arctic by Canoe records the experiences of a remarkable young adventurer during the first overland Arctic expedition led by Sir John Franklin. This expedition was the first to travel the northern coast of North America's Arctic; in two birch-bark canoes the party surveyed no less than 675 miles of Arctic coastline. Num Pages: 280 pages, 24 colour illustrations, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 1MTN; 3JH; BG; BJ; RGR; WTLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780773512221
- ISBN
- 9780773512221
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.60
€ 39.60