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Who was who in world exploration -
Carl Waldman and Alan Wexler.
New York : Facts on File, c1992.
viii, 712 p. : ill., maps ; 29 cm.
Annotations:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 699-712).
Best Books:
- Best Books, 1992 ; Society of School Librarians International; United States
Library Journal: Best Reference Sources, 1992 ; Cahners; United States
Middle And Junior High School Library Catalog, Eighth Edition, 2000 ; H.W. Wilson; United States
Public Library Catalog, Eleventh Edition, 1999 ; H.W. Wilson; United States
Public Library Catalog, Tenth Edition, 1994 ; H.W. Wilson; United States
Reviews:
- Book News (Book News Reference, August 1992)
A comprehensive survey of the lives, expeditions, and significant contributions of some 800 explorers from around the world, including the renowned (e.g. Roald Amundsen, Daniel Boone, Columbus, Magellan, and Marco Polo) and the lesser known but no less interesting (e.g. Edward Eyre, British sheep farmer who completed the first east-to-west crossing of Australia; and Freydis, Norse daughter of Eric the Red who led an expedition to Vinland). Includes some 120 b&w illustrations and period maps, 15 original maps, an appendix of explorers by region, and a bibliography. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. 1992, Facts on File, Inc., 712pp, $65.00. Ages: Adult professional Subjects:
- Explorers Biography Dictionaries.
| Language | Call Number | LCCN | Dewey Decimal | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (eng) | G200 .W24 1992 |
91021277 |
910/.922 B |
0816021724 (acid-free paper) : $65.00 ($82.50 Can.) 9780816021727 |