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CONVERSATIONS ON CELEBRATED TRAVELERS (1840) IBD

KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
06 / 2008
9781436789226
Inglés

Sinopsis

Conversations On Celebrated Travelers is a book written by William Bingley and first published in 1840. The book is a collection of conversations between a group of friends who discuss the lives and adventures of some of the most famous travelers in history. The travelers discussed in the book include Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, Captain James Cook, and Alexander von Humboldt, among others. The conversations cover a wide range of topics, including the travelers? discoveries, their encounters with new cultures and peoples, and the challenges they faced on their journeys. The book also delves into the impact that these travelers had on the world, both in terms of their scientific discoveries and their influence on the course of history. In addition to providing a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of history?s most celebrated travelers, Conversations On Celebrated Travelers also offers a unique perspective on the era in which it was written. Bingley was writing at a time when travel was becoming more accessible to the middle classes, and the book reflects the growing interest in exploration and adventure that was taking hold in Victorian society. Overall, Conversations On Celebrated Travelers is a captivating and informative read that offers readers a window into the lives and adventures of some of the most famous travelers in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world?s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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