The Story of Geographical Discovery: How the World Became Known

by Joseph Jacobs

Overview

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781497416451
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	03/22/2014
Pages:	76
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.16(d)

Table of Contents

1. Preface

2. List of Maps and Illustrations

3. Introduction

4. I. The World As Known to the Ancients

5. II. The Spread of Conquest in the Ancient World

6. III. Geography In The Dark Ages

7. IV. Mediæval Travels

8. V. Roads And Commerce

9. VI. To the Indies Eastward Prince Henry and Vasco Da Gama

10. VII. To the Indies Westward the Spanish Route Columbus and Magellan

11. VIII. To the Indies Northward English, French, Dutch and Russian Routes 98

12. IX. The Partition of America

13. X. Australia and the South Seas Tasman and Cook 114

14. XI. Exploration and Partition of Africa Park—Livingstone—Stanley

15. XII. The Poles Franklin Ross Nordenskiold Nansen