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100	1		_aSynge, M. B. _q(Margaret Bertha), _d-1939
245	1	2	_aA Book of Discovery : _bThe History of the World's Exploration, From the Earliest Times to the Finding of the South Pole
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-10-20
508			_aProduced by Ron Swanson
520			_a"A Book of Discovery" by M. B. Synge is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the history of the world's exploration from ancient times to the discovery of the South Pole. It examines the resilience and spirit of explorers throughout history, detailing their struggles and triumphs, highlighting figures like Alexander the Great, Columbus, and Magellan, as they ventured into unknown territories. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of the early understanding of geography and the limits of knowledge held by ancient civilizations. It reflects on how early explorers operated under various misconceptions about the world, viewing it as small and flat, encircled by a vast ocean. Synge illustrates the humbling beginnings of geographic knowledge through stories of ancient societies like the Egyptians and Babylonians, emphasizing their reliance on myths and rudimentary maps. This portion invites readers to consider the evolution of exploration and the growing thirst for understanding the world beyond one’s immediate environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aDiscoveries in geography
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23107
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