Isbn: 9781331062684 - captains of adventure (classic reprint) (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of short, adventurous biographies of explorers and adventurers from the Viking era to the 19th century, painting a vivid picture of the human spirit's relentless drive to explore and conquer nature. The author, an esteemed historian, scrutinizes famous adventurers such as Leif Ericson, Saint Louis and Marco Polo, alongside lesser-known explorers like Jim Beckworth, the African American fur trapper, and William Baffin, the English Arctic explorer. Going beyond mere chronicles of their lives, the author delves into the psychology and motivations of these adventurers and the obstacles they overcame. The book offers an immersive experience, allowing readers to voyage alongside these intrepid individuals as they brave icy waters, traverse uncharted lands, and make remarkable contributions to our understanding of the world. Throughout, the author emphasizes the adventurers' resilience, adaptability, and unwavering pursuit of knowledge, offering valuable insights into the human experience and the impact of exploration on civilization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condición: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 440 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.