One of the most exciting periods of exploration coincided with the invention of photography. As a result, the most important expeditions over the last 160 years were captured and preserved by incredibly dramatic images. Explorers gathers together hundreds of these rare archival photographs plus maps, prints and drawings reproduced on stunning gatefolds. Text includes a short biography of each explorer, the extraordinary stories of their expeditions and passages from their personal journals. In all, 53 stories are featured. Many are familiar and others less known but deserving of wider recognition. Several women also receive just due for their unequaled bravery and fortitude.

Auteur

Andrea De Porti

Éditeur

Firefly Book

ISBN

9781554079223

Langue

anglais

Année de publication

2011

Catégorie

Histoire et patrimoine, Livre anglais

Nombre de pages

60

Condition

Très bon état