Biographical Dictionary Of Explorers

Author : Alan Wexler
Publisher : Infobase Holdings, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1438182155
Total Pages : 910 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biographical Dictionary of Explorers written by Alan Wexler and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2019-06-01 with total page 910 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An informative, fascinating resource suitable for students, researchers, and general readers, this biographical dictionary is a "who was who" of world and space explorers, giving readers a sense of the human drama—the achievements and the challenges—that those who go where few or none have gone before must face. The explorers covered include Jacques Cousteau, Sir Vivian Fuchs, John Glenn Jr., Aleksei Leonov, Annie Peck, Valentina Tereshkova, and many more.

Author : Robert Larkin
Publisher : Greenwood
ISBN 13 : 0313276226
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biographical Dictionary of Geography written by Robert Larkin and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1993-01-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This biographical dictionary provides sketches of seventy- seven individuals--explorers, writers, and scholars--from Aristotle to David W. Harvey, who made significant contributions to the development of the discipline of geography. The work examines a cross section of geographers from a variety of subfields within the discipline, from ancient to modern. Each entry examines the career and impact of the individual and then provides selected bibliographies of works by and about the person. The work contains internal cross-referencing, and the entire volume concludes with appendices listing the individuals chronologically as well as by country of birth. It has a general subject index and essential reference material for the general public and students looking for information on key figures and a background to the discipline.

Author : Daniel B. Baker
Publisher : Gale Cengage
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 696 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Explorers and Discoverers of the World written by Daniel B. Baker and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 1993 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents 322 men and women whose journeys shaped the modern world.

Author : Gale, Cengage Learning
Publisher : Gale, Cengage Learning
ISBN 13 : 1410394239
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gale Biography Presents: Explorers written by Gale, Cengage Learning and published by Gale, Cengage Learning . This book was released on with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gale Biography Presents contains content derived from the Encyclopedia of World Biography, a reference title providing biographical information on individuals who have made a lasting contribution to society. Each eBook contains authoritative content covering a broad range of people who have made their mark on the world we live in today. Whether through the written word, science, history, activism, or politics, these individuals have contributed to society and have reputations that stand the test of time. These women and men from around the world have risen above the ordinary and earned a place in the annals of human history. Their life stories will fascinate people of all ages.

Author : Salem Press
Publisher : Magill's Choice
ISBN 13 : 9780893569709
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Explorers written by Salem Press and published by Magill's Choice. This book was released on 1998-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A two-volume compilation of alphabetically-arranged, 2,000-word biographies of 78 of the most often taught and studied explorers and pioneers in world history, mostly collected from the publisher's series Great Lives from History, with a few newer essays. Includes major explorers of the New World, explorers broadly identified with world exploration, those who played major roles in expanding the western frontier, ancient explorers, and modern pioneers of technologies and space. The text of each essay is divided into three sections covering the explorer's early life, life's work, and impact. Includes a bibliography for further reading. Suitable for high-school age students. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Author : George A. Cevasco
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313036497
Total Pages : 958 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biographical Dictionary of American and Canadian Naturalists and Environmentalists written by George A. Cevasco and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1997-12-09 with total page 958 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Casting a wide net, this volume provides personal and professional information on some 445 American and Canadian naturalists and environmentalists, who lived from the late 15th century to the late 20th century. It includes explorers who published works on the natural history of North America, conservationists, ecologists, environmentalists, wildlife management specialists, park planners, national park administrators, zoologists, botanists, natural historians, geographers, geologists, academics, museum scientists and administrators, military personnel, travellers, government officials, political figures and writers and artists concerned with the environment. Some of the subjects are well known. The accomplishments of others are little known. Each entry contains a succinct but careful evaluation of the subject's career and contributions. Entries also include up-to-date bibliographies and information concerning manuscript sources.

Author : Ronald H. Fritze
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1851095225
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reference Sources in History written by Ronald H. Fritze and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-03-09 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully annotated and completely updated—the most comprehensive guide to reference books in the field of history. Reference Sources in History catalogs atlases, encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, sourcebooks, bibliographies, and chronologies and makes sense of it all. Its broad scope and systematic organization make it an accessible, reliable resource for experienced and inexperienced researchers alike. Fully annotated and updated, the new edition summarizes hundreds of reference works on every conceivable subject in history—from ancient to modern, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. This edition also reflects the dramatic impact of the digital revolution on historical research by integrating a wide range of Internet and CD-ROM sources. Reference Sources in History is a time-saving alternative to searching the reference stacks or getting lost in an online thicket of dubious historical websites.

Author : Helen Delpar
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Discoverers written by Helen Delpar and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1980 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alphabetically arranged articles contain biographical information about explorers. Includes articles about geographical knowledge and concepts of ancient and medieval worlds with emphasis on the 15th century to present.

Author : Caryn Hannan
Publisher : State History Publications
ISBN 13 : 1878592637
Total Pages : 505 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wisconsin Biographical Dictionary written by Caryn Hannan and published by State History Publications. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wisconsin Biographical Dictionary contains biographies on hundreds of persons from diverse vocations that were either born, achieved notoriety and/or died in the state of Wisconsin. Prominent persons, in addition to the less eminent, that have played noteworthy roles are included in this resource. When people are recognized from your state or locale it brings a sense of pride to the residents of the entire state.

Author : Robert B. Slocum
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 794 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biographical Dictionaries and Related Works written by Robert B. Slocum and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 794 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: