Bibliograph

Journey, an illustrated history of the world's greatest travels, foreword, Simon Reeve ; editorial consultant, Father Michael Collins ; contributors, Simon Adams, R.G. Grant, Andrew Humphreys

Type

Label

Journey, an illustrated history of the world's greatest travels, foreword, Simon Reeve ; editorial consultant, Father Michael Collins ; contributors, Simon Adams, R.G. Grant, Andrew Humphreys

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Journey

Responsibility statement

foreword, Simon Reeve ; editorial consultant, Father Michael Collins ; contributors, Simon Adams, R.G. Grant, Andrew Humphreys

Sub title

an illustrated history of the world's greatest travels

Summary

"Packed with stories of human movement and endeavor, Journey lets you experience the excitement and romance of travel, covering everything from quests across the Silk Road and the adventures of Marco Polo to explorations in space and underwater. Discover ancient maps, biographies of conquerors, explorers and travelers, stories of scientific discovery and technological innovation, stunning works of art, and catalogs of travel-related memorabilia."--Amazon

Table Of Contents

The ancient world -- Trade and conquest -- The age of exploration -- The age of empires -- The age of steam -- The golden age of travel -- The age of flight

Target audience

adult

resource.variantTitle

DK Smithsonian

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