Journey : an illustrated history of the world's greatest travels / foreword, Simon Reeve ; editorial consultant, Father Michael Collins ; contributors, Simon Adams, R.G. Grant, Andrew Humphreys.
"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."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781465481689
- ISBN: 1465481680
- Physical Description: 440 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
- Edition: New edition, American edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2022.
Content descriptions
General Note: | At head of title: DK Smithsonian. Includes index. |
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Subject: | Travel > History. Emigration and immigration > History. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Erlanger Branch | 910.9 A217j 2022 (Text) | 33126025154067 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"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."-- - Penguin Putnam
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.