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Round about the Earth

By Chaplin, Joyce E

Round about the Earth Geology & Geography

Round about the Earth

By Chaplin, Joyce E

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Highly acclaimed, this first full history of around-the-world travel by Joyce E. Chaplin brilliantly tells the story of circumnavigation. A witty, erudite, and colorful account of the outrageous ambitions that have inspired men and women to circle the entire planet. In this first full history of around-the-world travel, Joyce E. Chaplin brilliantly tells the story of circumnavigation. For almost five hundred years, human beings have been finding ways to circle the Earth—by sail, steam, or liquid fuel; by cycling, driving, flying, or going into orbit; even by using their own bodily power. Round About the Earth is a witty, erudite, and colorful account of the outrageous ambitions that have inspired men and women to encircle the planet.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
560
Release Date:
2013-11-19
Publication Date:
2013-11-19
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1416596208
ISBN13:
9781416596202
Weight:
689 g
Height:
149 cm
Width:
226 cm
Thickness:
38 cm
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