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Smithsonian journey : an Illustrated history of the world's greatest travels / foreword by Simon Reeve.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : DK Publishing, 2022.Description: 440 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 1465481680
  • 9781465481689
Other title:
  • Journey: an Illustrated history of the world's greatest travels
Subject(s):
Contents:
Foreword -- Introduction -The Ancient World -- Trade and Conquest -- The Age of Exploration -- The Age of Empires -- The Age of Steam -- The Golden Age of Travel -- The Age of Flight
Summary: "Follow the voyages of the Vikings, pursue plundering pirates, trace the Hippie Trail, or set off on a flight to the Moon. A thrilling expedition awaits you on every page. Journeys have arisen from all manner of impulse, from migration and the search for food to pilgrimages, trade, scientific curiosity, or simply the quest for adventure. Packed with stories of human movement and endeavor, Journey lets you experience the excitement and romance of travel, covering everything from quests across the Silk Road and the adventures of Marco Polo to explorations in space and underwater. Discover ancient maps, biographies of conquerors, explorers and travelers, stories of scientific discovery and technological innovation, stunning works of art, and catalogs of travel-related memorabilia. This truly worldwide account is a glorious celebration of human journeys and will make an impressive gift for any lover of travel and history."--Publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 910.202 D697 Available 33111010830434
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Follow the voyages of the Vikings, pursue plundering pirates, trace the Hippie Trail, or set off on a flight to the Moon. A thrilling expedition awaits you on every page.

Journeys have arisen from all manner of impulse, from migration and the search for food to pilgrimages, trade, scientific curiosity, or simply the quest for adventure.

Packed with stories of human movement and endeavor, Journey lets you experience the excitement and romance of travel, covering everything from quests across the Silk Road and the adventures of Marco Polo to explorations in space and underwater. Discover ancient maps, biographies of conquerors, explorers and travelers, stories of scientific discovery and technological innovation, stunning works of art, and catalogs of travel-related memorabilia.

This truly worldwide account is a glorious celebration of human journeys and will make an impressive gift for any lover of travel and history.

Foreword -- Introduction -The Ancient World -- Trade and Conquest -- The Age of Exploration -- The Age of Empires -- The Age of Steam -- The Golden Age of Travel -- The Age of Flight

"Follow the voyages of the Vikings, pursue plundering pirates, trace the Hippie Trail, or set off on a flight to the Moon. A thrilling expedition awaits you on every page. Journeys have arisen from all manner of impulse, from migration and the search for food to pilgrimages, trade, scientific curiosity, or simply the quest for adventure. Packed with stories of human movement and endeavor, Journey lets you experience the excitement and romance of travel, covering everything from quests across the Silk Road and the adventures of Marco Polo to explorations in space and underwater. Discover ancient maps, biographies of conquerors, explorers and travelers, stories of scientific discovery and technological innovation, stunning works of art, and catalogs of travel-related memorabilia. This truly worldwide account is a glorious celebration of human journeys and will make an impressive gift for any lover of travel and history."--Publisher.

Includes index.

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