Joseph Jacobs

The Story of Geographical Discovery

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Produktbeschreibung

"The Story of Geographical Discovery: How the World Became Known" recounts the thrilling history of exploration and geographical discovery. Authored by Joseph Jacobs, this meticulously prepared edition charts the course of how humanity pieced together the world map, driven by a thirst for knowledge and the spirit of adventure. From ancient cartography to groundbreaking expeditions, this book explores the pivotal moments and key figures in shaping our understanding of the planet. Delve into tales of travel, geographical milestones, and the gradual unveiling of the Earth's hidden corners. A timeless account of human curiosity and the relentless pursuit of discovery, this volume offers a comprehensive overview of our world's ever-evolving story. Perfect for history buffs and armchair travelers alike, this book captures the enduring fascination with geographical exploration. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 140
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 204g
• ISBN-13: 9781022975149
• ISBN-10: 1022975145
• Artikelnr.: 74069540

Autorenporträt

Joseph Jacobs (29 August 1854 - 30 January 1916) was a British-Jewish folklorist, translator, literary critic, social scientist, historian, and writer of English literature who was born in New South Wales. He became a well-known collector and publisher of English folklore. Jacobs was brought up in a Jewish household in Sydney. His writings went on to promote variations of English fairy stories like "Jack as well as the Beanstalk," "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," "The Three Little Pigs," "Jack the Great Killer," or the "History of Tom Thumb." He published a pair of collections of English fairy tales, titled English Fairy Tales in 1890 and More English Fairy Stories in 1893, but he also published fairy tales collected from continental Europe, as well as Jewish, Celtic, and Indian fairytales, making him one of the most popular writers of fairytales for the English language.