The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century

Casting a visionary eye over the 18th century, Jules Verne traces navigation to the first astronomers and cartographers in this monumental history of early expeditions. Assessing the influence of Captain Cook and his predecessors in the first part of the book, he then introduces the reader to the remarkable efforts of French navigators across the globe in a gripping narrative.

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The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century

Casting a visionary eye over the 18th century, Jules Verne traces navigation to the first astronomers and cartographers in this monumental history of early expeditions. Assessing the influence of Captain Cook and his predecessors in the first part of the book, he then introduces the reader to the remarkable efforts of French navigators across the globe in a gripping narrative.

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The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century

The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century

by Jules Verne
The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century

The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century

by Jules Verne

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Casting a visionary eye over the 18th century, Jules Verne traces navigation to the first astronomers and cartographers in this monumental history of early expeditions. Assessing the influence of Captain Cook and his predecessors in the first part of the book, he then introduces the reader to the remarkable efforts of French navigators across the globe in a gripping narrative.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780715630860
Publisher: IPM
Publication date: 09/12/2002
Series: Duckworth Discoverers Series
Pages: 426
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

About The Author
Jules Gabriel Verne (8 February 1828 – 24 March 1905) was a French writer who pioneered the science fiction genre. Notable amongst his works are "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea", "Around the World in 80 Days" and "A Journey to the Centre of the Earth".

Date of Birth:

February 8, 1828

Date of Death:

March 24, 1905

Place of Birth:

Nantes, France

Place of Death:

Amiens, France

Education:

Nantes lycée and law studies in Paris
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