Some Heroes of Travel : or, Chapters from the History of Geographical Discovery and Enterprise

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adams, W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport), 1828-1891.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Some Heroes of Travel" by W. H. Davenport Adams is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This engaging work highlights the adventures and narratives of notable explorers, showcasing the importance and excitement of geographical discovery. It particularly focuses on the journeys of various explorers, from Marco Polo's travels in Asia to modern-day adventurers in Africa and the Americas. The opening of the text introduces the idea that modern explorers have experiences as thrilling as their historical counterparts. The preface asserts the educational value of learning geography through the explorations of distinguished travelers, aiming to provide enjoyable and enriching content for the youth. It suggests a collection of compelling stories that encompass a range of locations and circumstances, promising moments of danger, endurance, and the drive for discovery, alongside a recognition of the contributions of adventurers from various backgrounds, including women. This sets the stage for a fascinating exploration of geographical endeavors, appealing to anyone intrigued by travel and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Sir Marco Polo, the Venetian, and his travels in Asia

Mr. George F. Ruxton, and his adventures in Mexico and the Rocky Mountains

Doctor Barth, and Central Africa

Mr. Thomas Witlam Atkinson, and his adventures in Siberia and Central Asia

Alexina Tinné, and her wanderings in the Sudan

Mr. J. A, MacGahan, and campaigning on the Oxus

Colonel Egerton Warburton, and exploration in West Australia

Major Burnaby, and a ride to Khiva

Sir Samuel Baker, and the sources of the Nile.

Credits:

This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-05-20