A Book of Discovery (Yesterday's Classics)

<p>A fascinating account of the world's famous explorers including the early travelers in ancient times the discovery of the New World explorations in Africa and Australia and the expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. Many of the explorers tell part of their story in their own words. Amply illustrated with reproductions of early maps and charts as well as old woodcuts drawings paintings and miniatures. Emphasis is placed on the explorers' "record of splendid endurance of hardships bravely borne of silent toil of courage and resolution unequalled in the annals of mankind of self-sacrifice unrivalled and faithful lives laid ungrudgingly down." Suitable for ages 12 and up.</p>