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100 1 _aVerne, Jules,
_d1828-1905
245 1 0 _aCelebrated Travels and Travellers, Part 2. :
_bThe Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-06-14
508 _aProduced by Ron Swanson (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Celebrated Travels and Travellers, Part 2" by Jules Verne is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume is part of a trilogy that chronicles the significant journeys and explorations of notable figures, focusing specifically on the great navigators of the 18th century. The book explores the contributions of various explorers, including Captain James Cook and Alexander Selkirk, shedding light on their voyages and the changes they brought to navigation and cartography during this era. At the start of this volume, the author sets the stage by highlighting the scientific advancements in navigation and cartography that defined the 18th century. The narrative introduces key figures like Maupertuis and Condamine, detailing their astronomical expeditions and their revolutionary impact on understanding the Earth's shape. The opening portion also recounts the adventures of early privateers such as Wood Rogers and explores the dramatic return of Alexander Selkirk from solitude on Juan Fernandez Island, showcasing the human experiences intertwined with the age of exploration. Through engaging storytelling, Verne provides readers with a rich tapestry of historical exploration, emphasizing the interplay between science, adventure, and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVoyages and travels
653 _aDiscoveries in geography
653 _aExplorers
700 1 _aBenett, Léon,
_d1838-1917
700 1 _aMatthis, Charles Émile,
_d1838-
700 1 _aPhilippoteaux, Paul,
_d1846-1923
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25784
999 _c66785
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