World Explorers and Discoverers - Hardcover

The 313 biographical sketches collected here profile those the editorial consultants consider the most historically important explorers. All but six are of European extraction; aviators, space explorers, and most of those who promoted exploration--e.g., Prince Henry the Navigator--are excluded. The unsigned articles emphasize the subject's contribution as an explorer or discoverer and include all chronological periods. A detailed index, a glossary of terms, a list by nationality of explorers, and a roundup of areas of exploration somewhat alleviate the limitations of a strictly biographical approach. The Discoverers ( LJ 1/1/80) is a more scholarly reference source that also includes articles on general topics, regions, and non-European initiatives. This clearly written new title will perhaps be best appreciated by general readers. A possible selection for public libraries.
- William F. Young , SUNY at Albany Lib.
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