Unknown Lands; The Log Book of the Great Explorers

Bellec, Francois

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Language: English

Published by Overlook Press, New York, 2000

1585672017 / 9781585672011

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DJ has light edge wear, 1/2" tear on back top corner.; A bright, solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped, decorative endpapers; B&W and Colour Illustrations; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 216 pages; "This remarkable and beautiful book documents the period of exploration and enlightenment when the Old World began to open its mind to the wonders and mysteries of the New World. Five centuries of eyewitness accounts, drawings, and notes, taken straight from the log books of such famous explorers as Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco de Gama, James Cook, and many others who names have been lost, appear in these glowing pages. For the sake of gold and God, these explorers ventured into the Sea of Darkness feared for centuries; the detailed documents they compiled are a remarkable testament to their journeys and discoveries.François Bellec, a world famous expert in the field of maritime exploration and history, has assembled a unique document filled with extraordinary maps drawn by the explorers and their cartographers; fabulous depictions of newly encountered plants, animals, and native people; and detailed illustrations of the adventurers' own vessels and instruments, as well as the boats and instruments of technology that they encountered. Bellec's seamless text and stunning images magnificently convey the sense of wonder and excitement that new sights and experiences inspire. Unknown Lands is a visually stunning book and a historical record of the great discoveries that challenged and changed the understanding of European culture. ".

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Title
Unknown Lands; The Log Book of the Great Explorers
Author
Bellec, Francois
Publisher
Overlook Press, New York
Publication year
2000
Condition
Near Fine
Dust jacket
Very Good+
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
1585672017
ISBN 13
9781585672011
Edition
First Edition; Second Printing.
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