02341cam a22003613u 4500 24777 UtSlPG 20260610133552.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 G PQ Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 Celebrated Travels and Travellers, Part 1. : The Exploration of the World Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-03-07 Produced by Ron Swanson (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Celebrated Travels and Travellers, Part 1" by Jules Verne is a detailed exploration narrative written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the voyages and explorations of notable travelers from ancient history through the medieval period. The content focuses on pivotal figures in exploration, such as Hanno, Herodotus, and Marco Polo, detailing their journeys and contributions to our understanding of geography and cultures. The opening of this volume presents a fascinating array of early explorers, beginning with Hanno of Carthage, who ventured along the African coast, and extending to figures like Herodotus, recognized as the "Father of History," who traveled through various regions, including Egypt and Persia. Verne vividly describes their adventures, motivations, and the civilizations they encountered, presenting an engaging survey of travel's evolution over centuries. This introductory portion sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of exploration through different eras and cultures, emphasizing the impact of these journeys on knowledge and global perspectives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Voyages and travels Discoveries in geography Explorers Benett, Léon, 1838-1917 Philippoteaux, Paul, 1846-1923 Leigh, Dora https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24777 65778 65778