Items related to Philip's Atlas of Exploration
Synopsis
Created in association with the Royal Geographical Society, this is a fascinating and authoritative reference to the history of exploration. With almost 100 specially drawn maps and 300 photographs and illustrations, it traces the journeys of the discoverers of our world, recording their many achievements. Their motives are also examined: the desire for land, wealth and fame, missionary zeal, political and cultural empire-building, scientific inquiry or simply sheer curiosity.For this Second Edition, the final section of the book, Exploration Today, has been thoroughly updated and expanded. It includes the many discoveries over the last decade in the exploration of the rainforests and the deserts, and in the study of the Earth's most inhospitable regions, such as the ocean depths and the polar regions.The book also looks beyond the confines of the Earth to the Universe beyond and the exploration of space. The daring exploits of the first astronauts and the manned lunar landings are described, together with details of the unmanned missions to explore the surfaces of neighbouring planets in our Solar System.Biographical details of many of the great explorers, geographers and cartographers whose achievements are described in the text are included, and have been updated for this edition, together with a time chart summarizing the history of exploration over the past 5000 years.Main map scale:
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Book Description
This is a fascinating and authoritative reference to the history of exploration.
Synopsis
Aimed at both geography students and general readers, this reference to the history of exploration extends from its earliest beginnings to the sophisticated scientific expeditions of today. It traces the journeys of the great discoverers, recording their achievements and examining their motives: the desire for land, wealth and fame, missionary zeal, political and cultural empire-buiding, scientific enquiry or simple curiosity. Biographical details of many of the explorers, geographers and cartographers are included, with a time chart summarizing the history of exploration over the past 500 years. This second edition looks beyond the confines of Earth to the universe and the exploration of space, describing the exploits of the first astronauts and the manned lunar landings, with details of unmanned missions to explore neighbouring planets in our Solar System. It also looks at stars and galaxies and discusses the secrets of black holes and other celestial phenomena.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherPhilip's
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0540082155
- ISBN 13 9780540082155
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number2
- Number of pages256
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 74.25
Shipping:
£ 17.27
From Canada to U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Philip's Atlas of Exploration
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003444391
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
Philip's Atlas of Exploration (History Atlas)
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780540082155
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Philip's Atlas of Exploration (History Atlas)
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780540082155
Quantity: 2 available
Seller Image
Philip's Atlas of Exploration
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers. Seller Inventory # wbb0024828356
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Philip's Atlas of Exploration (History Atlas)
Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Seller Inventory # 4634995
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Philip's Atlas of Exploration Hemming, John
Seller: Aragon Books Canada, OTTAWA, ON, Canada
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # NHQ--055
Quantity: 1 available