The History of Maritime and Inland Disco

Klappentext First published in 1831! this is the third volume of a detailed reference text charting the history of geographic exploration. Zusammenfassung First published in 1831! this is a three-volume reference text charting the history of exploration. Each volume is divided chronologically by historical era! covering the period from the Roman Empire to the nineteenth century. It is a key tool for anyone interested in the history of travel and exploration. Inhaltsverzeichnis Book V: 1. Progress of geographical science; 2. Voyages of Byron, Wallis, Carteret, etc.; 3. Cook's first voyage; 4. Cook's second voyage; 5. Cook's third voyage; 6. Cook's third voyage continued; 7. Voyage of La Perouse, etc.; 8. Europeans in the South Sea; 9. The coasts of Australia; 10. Interior of New Holland; 11. Vancouver's voyage; 12. Interior of North America; 13. Ross and Parry; 14. Parry's voyages; 15. Journey of Captain Franklin; 16. Second journey of Captain Franklin; 17. Humboldt's travels; 18. Humboldt's travels continued; 19. Southern extremity of America; 20. Eastern shores of Asia; 21. Travels in the Himalyeh; 22. Bruce's travels; 23. Park's travels; 24. Denham and Clapperton's travels; Index.

Product details

• Authors: William Desb Cooley, William Desborough Cooley, Cooley William Desborough, Cooley William Desborough
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2008
• EAN: 9781108011679
• ISBN: 978-1-108-01167-9
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Maritime Exploration; The History of Maritime and Inland Discovery 3 Volume Paperback Set
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; HISTORY / Historical Geography, HISTORY / Expeditions & Discoveries, Geographical discovery & exploration, Geographical discovery and exploration, Historical Geography