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Journey

An Illustrated History of Travel

by DK
Father Michael Collins
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Follow the voyages of the Vikings, pursue plundering pirates, trace the Hippie Trail, or set off on a flight to the Moon. A thrilling expedition awaits you on every page.

Journeys have arisen from all manner of impulse, from migration and the search for food to pilgrimages, trade, scientific curiosity, or simply the quest for adventure.

Packed with stories of human movement and endeavor, Journey lets you experience the excitement and romance of travel, covering everything from quests across the Silk Road and the adventures of Marco Polo to explorations in space and underwater. Discover ancient maps, biographies of conquerors, explorers and travelers, stories of scientific discovery and technological innovation, stunning works of art, and catalogs of travel-related memorabilia.

This truly worldwide account is a glorious celebration of human journeys and will make an impressive gift for any lover of travel and history.

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  • Release date

    September 18, 2020

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781465475541

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9781465472472
      • File size: 258538 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      November 15, 2017

      Journeys for survival and exploration in the ancient world (Egypt, Greece, Rome, China), travels for trade and conquest (the spread of Islam, movement along the Silk Road, the Crusades), voyages in the age of discovery, and much more are presented in this volume with vivid detail and stunning color. Hundreds of illustrations include period and modern maps; photographs; paintings; sculptures; pages from diaries, letters, and manuscripts; luggage tags; travel posters; and other ephemera, from Viking coins to Lord Byron's passport to a U.S. immigrant's health inspection card. A section of brief biographies of explorers, other travelers, and travel writers, as well as a section of historic sojourns that can still be taken today, follows, along with a short chapter on travel writing. A basic bibliography (especially to support the very old accounts) would have been appreciated. VERDICT Young adults working on school assignments, or looking for adventure, and general adult readers will be struck by the sheer wonder of it all.--Marcia G. Welsh, Dartmouth Coll. Lib., Hanover, NH

      Copyright 2017 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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