02666cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000660011224501000017826400510027830000470032933600260037633700260040233800360042850000310046450505050049550800450100052011760104553400450222165300290226665300140229585600430230942749UtSlPG20260610133958.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aG1 aAdams, W. H. Davenportq(William Henry Davenport),d1828-189110aSome Heroes of Travel :bor, Chapters from the History of Geographical Discovery and Enterprise 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-05-200 aSir Marco Polo, the Venetian, and his travels in Asia -- Mr. George F. Ruxton, and his adventures in Mexico and the Rocky Mountains -- Doctor Barth, and Central Africa -- Mr. Thomas Witlam Atkinson, and his adventures in Siberia and Central Asia -- Alexina Tinné, and her wanderings in the Sudan -- Mr. J. A, MacGahan, and campaigning on the Oxus -- Colonel Egerton Warburton, and exploration in West Australia -- Major Burnaby, and a ride to Khiva -- Sir Samuel Baker, and the sources of the Nile.  aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler  a"Some Heroes of Travel" by W. H. Davenport Adams is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This engaging work highlights the adventures and narratives of notable explorers, showcasing the importance and excitement of geographical discovery. It particularly focuses on the journeys of various explorers, from Marco Polo's travels in Asia to modern-day adventurers in Africa and the Americas.  The opening of the text introduces the idea that modern explorers have experiences as thrilling as their historical counterparts. The preface asserts the educational value of learning geography through the explorations of distinguished travelers, aiming to provide enjoyable and enriching content for the youth. It suggests a collection of compelling stories that encompass a range of locations and circumstances, promising moments of danger, endurance, and the drive for discovery, alongside a recognition of the contributions of adventurers from various backgrounds, including women. This sets the stage for a fascinating exploration of geographical endeavors, appealing to anyone intrigued by travel and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDiscoveries in geography  aExplorers40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42749