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Discovery – the World’s Great Explorers, Their Triumphs and Tragedies is a 384-page book that was published in 1978 by Readers Digest. It is a collection of biographies of some of the world’s most famous explorers, such as Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Vasco da Gama. The book tells the stories of these explorers’ lives, their voyages, and the discoveries they made.
The book is divided into three sections:
- The Age of Discovery: This section covers the voyages of Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco da Gama, and other early explorers.
- The Age of Exploration: This section covers the voyages of explorers such as James Cook, George Vancouver, and Alexander von Humboldt.
- The Age of Adventure: This section covers the voyages of explorers such as Ernest Shackleton, Roald Amundsen, and Sir Edmund Hillary.
Each biography is accompanied by illustrations, maps, and photographs. The book also includes a timeline of exploration and a glossary of terms.
Discovery – the World’s Great Explorers, Their Triumphs and Tragedies is a well-written and informative book that is sure to appeal to anyone interested in history, exploration, or adventure. It is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and anyone who wants to learn more about the world’s great explorers.
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