The best-ever book of exploration
Wilkinson, Philip, 1955-2002
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Across perilous seas, deserts and frozen wastes, in the deepest ocean and on the highest mountain, this volume reveals the motivation behind the most memorable expeditions. Learn about exploration from planning to wilderness survival, and follow the routes the explorers travelled.
Main title:
The best-ever book of exploration / Philip Wilkinson.
Imprint:
London : Kingfisher, 2002.
Collation:
63 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), facsims. (some col.), maps (chiefly col.), ports. (some col.) ; 31 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society.Map on lining papers.
Audience:
Juvenile.pyu; syl
ISBN:
9780753406953 (hbk)0753406950 (hbk)
Dewey class:
910.9J910.9
Local class:
910.9910.92J910.9
Language:
English
Added title:
Index terms:
South PoleNorth PoleDarwinCharles DarwinMapsExplorersExplorationSilk RoadVikingsEl DoradoMagellanDa GamaColumbusJames CookHistory.routesnavigationjourneysdiscoveriesexploration
BRN:
117106