20 Greatest Explorers Of The World

The urge to explore is an ancient one in the human species. The earliest explorations were driven by physical needs like food and shelter. But later with greater resources at their disposal; human beings became curious about their extended geographical environment and began to venture further from their safe zone. Over time mankind began to recognize that with successful exploration came rewards. In fact access to virgin natural resources was one of the driving factors behind the Golden Age of Exploration during the 15th and 16th centuries when many significant discoveries were made about the geography of the Earth. Again in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries; much of the exploration of Africa and Asia were driven by the need to discover and colonize new markets for goods made by European countries. The 20 Greatest Explorers of the World traces these currents in the journey of human exploration by focusing on the most famous explorers in history as well as some lesser known names who are nevertheless responsible for charting new territories. Ranging from classical Greece to the mid twentieth century; traversing all parts of the globe and indeed beyond it; these explorers are testament to the fact that the desire to know and discover has inspired humans across time and space in history.

This is a book about one of the first recorded pilgrims who climbed Mount Sinai; it’s about Amelia Earhart, the famous American aviator whose story and disappearance continues to capture the world’s imagination. It’s the story of a doomed expedition to discover the North West Passage, and the tale of Marco Polo, who remained at the court of the Kublai Khan for an incredible 17 years. The 50 Greatest Explorers in History brings to life the pioneers in aviation flying thousands of miles with the most basic of maps in open cockpits, exposed to the elements and the unrelenting smell of petrol fumes. They travel by steamboat, on horseback, by rickshaw, motorbike, train, swim with piranhas, embark into black nothingness in new spacecraft, explore by Jeep, yachts, tea boats and elephants, disguise themselves as men, take canoes and use innovative, advanced technological scuba equipment. Going where in many cases, no man or woman had ever gone before, some women featured in this books were often denied respect, acknowledgment, or recognition and they determined to break the ‘men's club’ mentality of global exploration from which they were excluded.

Penetrating biographies written by a group of distinguished travel writers, broadcasters, and historians reveal the lives, motives, and passions of forty major explorers in history. It has always been mankind’s gift, or curse, to be inquisitive, and through the ages people have been driven to explore the limits of the worlds known to them—and beyond. Here are the stories of forty of the world’s greatest explorers from Europe, America, Asia, and Australia. These are men and women who changed our perception of the world through their courageous adventures. Organized thematically, the book opens with the oceanic journeys of five hundred years ago, when the great era of recorded exploration began. The following sections look at The Land, Rivers, Polar Ice, Deserts, Life on Earth, and New Frontiers. Many of these explorers recounted their journeys in vivid firsthand accounts; others were superb artists or photographers. The book features quotes from their journals and reports, and it is illustrated with paintings, photographs, engravings, and maps, so that we can experience their adventures through their own eyes and in their own words. Featured explorers include: Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, James Cook, Lewis and Clark, Richard Burton, Samuel de Champlain, David Livingstone, Roald Amundsen, Gertrude Bell, Alexander von Humboldt, Yuri Gagarin, and Jacques-Yves Cousteau.

Relates the enterprises and discoveries of twelve explorers, including Vasco da Gama, Captain James Cook, and Roald Amundsen.

"Tells the story of humanity's explorations, taking the reader into the lives of some of the most intrepid people ever known. Focusing on 50 of the world's greatest explorers, with shorter entries on 60 of their helpers and companions, the book is filled with first-person accounts in the explorers' own words, rare maps, specially commissioned photographs, and artworks [to] re-create history's greatest expeditions"--Publisher marketing.

Embark on an inspiring journey through the cosmos with "20 Greatest Astronauts of the World" by Monika Koli. In this captivating book, Koli profiles the remarkable achievements and groundbreaking contributions of twenty extraordinary individuals who have ventured beyond the bounds of Earth. As you delve into the pages of "20 Greatest Astronauts of the World," be prepared to be inspired by tales of courage, determination, and the pioneering spirit of exploration. Koli's insightful profiles offer readers a glimpse into the lives of these space pioneers and cosmic explorers. But here's the question that lingers in the vastness of space: What if the legacy of these astronauts extends beyond their individual achievements, shaping the future of humanity's journey into the cosmos? Could their bravery and innovation inspire the next generation of space explorers to reach even greater heights? Engage with Koli's compelling narratives as she celebrates the accomplishments of these remarkable individuals and explores the challenges they faced on their journey to the stars. Through her detailed research and engaging storytelling, Koli invites readers to discover the human stories behind the headlines. Are you ready to be inspired by the extraordinary achievements of the world's greatest astronauts? Allow yourself to be captivated by the tales of courage and exploration in "20 Greatest Astronauts of the World," where each profile offers a glimpse into the awe-inspiring world of space travel. Join Koli as she celebrates the pioneers who dared to venture beyond the confines of our planet. Here's your invitation to celebrate the spirit of exploration and discovery with Monika Koli's "20 Greatest Astronauts of the World." Will you accept the challenge to learn from the past and inspire the future? Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience this tribute to the heroes of space exploration. Purchase your copy of "20 Greatest Astronauts of the World" now, and let the stories of these cosmic adventurers inspire you to reach for the stars.

Throughout history, a handful of unusually driven individuals have been inspired to explore the limits of the known world, inspiring us and changing our perceptions of our planet through their courageous adventures. What is it that makes these men and women risk their lives in desperate, often fatal efforts to discover distant and inaccessible places? Robin Hanbury-Tenison, himself one of the most distinguished explorers of the 20th century, looks at the greatest of their kind in history, bringing their experiences to life in vivid and compelling anecdotes and drawing on their own first-hand accounts. Among the explorers he features are some who are well known, like James Cook and David Livingstone, and some less so, such as Herodotus, the first European to record an expedition, and Nain Singh, who walked huge distances to map the forbidden lands of Tibet, counting every pace. And he asks: what was it, and is it, that motivates these unusual people? And how have they enriched our world through their adventures?

Provides information about notable explorers from around the world and throughout history, including Polybius, Leif Eriksson, Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus, Robert Edwin Peary, and Yuri Gagarin.