Encyclopedia of Exploration, 1850 to 1940
Title | Encyclopedia of Exploration, 1850 to 1940 PDF eBook |
Author | Raymond John Howgego |
Publisher | |
Pages | 724 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Adventure and adventurers |
ISBN | 9781875567416 |
With 521 major articles in the style familiar to readers of the first two parts of this award-winning series, Raymond Howgego's Encyclopedia of Exploration, 1850 to 1940: The Oceans, Islands and Polar Regions, continues the history of exploration, travel and colonization into the twentieth century. The index provides immediate access to the lives and achievements of nearly 3000 travellers, while the bibliographies cite more than 14,000 works of reference. Every expedition is placed firmly in its historical context, while the numerous cross-references serve to guide the reader between articles of similar content. Every entry is supplemented by a comprehensive bibliography of both primary and secondary sources.
Encyclopedia of Exploration, 1850 to 1940
Title | Encyclopedia of Exploration, 1850 to 1940 PDF eBook |
Author | Raymond John Howgego |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Adventure and adventurers |
ISBN | 9781875567447 |
In 521 major articles this unique work provides immediate access to the lives and achievements of nearly 3000 travellers.
Encyclopedia of Exploration, 1850 to 1940
Title | Encyclopedia of Exploration, 1850 to 1940 PDF eBook |
Author | Raymond John Howgego |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1047 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Explorers |
ISBN |
Encyclopedia of Exploration, 1800 to 1850
Title | Encyclopedia of Exploration, 1800 to 1850 PDF eBook |
Author | Raymond John Howgego |
Publisher | |
Pages | 714 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
In 732 major articles, Raymond Howgego's Encyclopedia of Exploration 1800 to 1850 attempts to detail every significant traveller, voyager or expedition that set out during the period. Its indexes provide the names of over 3000 travellers and 1000 ships, while the bibliographies cite more than 10,000 works of reference. Extensive biographical information is included for the travellers themselves, placing every expedition thoroughly in its historical context. The text is fully cross-referenced between articles, whilst every article is supplemented by a comprehensive bibliography of both primary and secondary sources.
Encyclopedia of Exploration, 1850 to 1940
Title | Encyclopedia of Exploration, 1850 to 1940 PDF eBook |
Author | Raymond John Howgego |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1128 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Adventure and adventurers |
ISBN |
Encyclopedia of Exploration: Parts 1,2,3,4 (complete Set).
Title | Encyclopedia of Exploration: Parts 1,2,3,4 (complete Set). PDF eBook |
Author | R. J. HOWGEGO |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781875567447 |
Guide to Reference in Genealogy and Biography
Title | Guide to Reference in Genealogy and Biography PDF eBook |
Author | Mary K. Mannix |
Publisher | American Library Association |
Pages | 386 |
Release | 2015-01-14 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 0838912958 |
Profiling more than 1400 print and electronic sources, this book helps connect librarians and researchers to the most relevant sources of information in genealogy and biography.