To The Farthest Ends Of The Earth: The History Of The Royal Geographical Society 1830-1980
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
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A richly detailed work of institutional and exploration history, To the Farthest Ends of the Earth chronicles 150 years of the Royal Geographical Society's pivotal role in shaping humanity's understanding of the world. From its founding in 1830 through the age of Victorian exploration and into the twentieth century, the narrative traces the Society's sponsorship of landmark expeditions to the poles, the African interior, the Himalayas, and beyond, illuminating the ambitions, rivalries, and triumphs that defined an era of discovery. Written with authoritative sweep and a keen eye for compelling personalities, the account presents figures such as Livingstone, Stanley, Scott, and Shackleton not merely as adventurers but as products of a powerful institution that channeled the imperial and scientific energies of Britain. The tone balances scholarly rigor with narrative momentum, making it as accessible to the general reader as it is informative for the student of geography and exploration history. A landmark survey of one of the world's most distinguished learned societies, it stands as an indispensable record of how organized curiosity mapped the globe.
Author: Ian Cameron
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Macdonald (Macdonald Futura Publishers, London)
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of institutional and exploration history, To the Farthest Ends of the Earth chronicles 150 years of the Royal Geographical Society's pivotal role in shaping humanity's understanding of the world. From its founding in 1830 through the age of Victorian exploration and into the twentieth century, the narrative traces the Society's sponsorship of landmark expeditions to the poles, the African interior, the Himalayas, and beyond, illuminating the ambitions, rivalries, and triumphs that defined an era of discovery. Written with authoritative sweep and a keen eye for compelling personalities, the account presents figures such as Livingstone, Stanley, Scott, and Shackleton not merely as adventurers but as products of a powerful institution that channeled the imperial and scientific energies of Britain. The tone balances scholarly rigor with narrative momentum, making it as accessible to the general reader as it is informative for the student of geography and exploration history. A landmark survey of one of the world's most distinguished learned societies, it stands as an indispensable record of how organized curiosity mapped the globe.