Conquest By Man: The Saga Of Early Exploration And Discovery
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: FEP slightly loos from binding, pages otherwise intact
This compelling historical account chronicles the audacious spirit of early explorers, detailing their perilous voyages and the profound impact of their discoveries. It presents a sweeping narrative of humanity's relentless drive to chart unknown territories and conquer new frontiers. Herrmann illustrates the courage and ingenuity of those who ventured into the uncharted, shaping the world as we know it. The work uncovers the motivations, challenges, and triumphs of these pioneering figures, offering a vivid panorama of an era defined by exploration. This authoritative volume provides an essential understanding of the foundational journeys that expanded human knowledge and reshaped global geography.
Author: Paul Herrmann
Format: Hardback
Published: 1954, Hamish Hamilton
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: FEP slightly loos from binding, pages otherwise intact
This compelling historical account chronicles the audacious spirit of early explorers, detailing their perilous voyages and the profound impact of their discoveries. It presents a sweeping narrative of humanity's relentless drive to chart unknown territories and conquer new frontiers. Herrmann illustrates the courage and ingenuity of those who ventured into the uncharted, shaping the world as we know it. The work uncovers the motivations, challenges, and triumphs of these pioneering figures, offering a vivid panorama of an era defined by exploration. This authoritative volume provides an essential understanding of the foundational journeys that expanded human knowledge and reshaped global geography.