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A Short History of Discovery

A Short History of Discovery - Paperback

by Hendrik Willem van Loon
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Availability:In StockContributor:Hendrik Willem van LoonAudience:Young AdultPublish date:11/3/2025Pages:130
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Living Book PressISBN-13:9781761538834ISBN-10:1761538837UPC:9781761538834Book Category:Young Adult NonfictionBook Subcategory:HistoryBook Topic:Exploration & DiscoverySize:10.00 x 7.00 x 0.35 inchesWeight:0.318Product ID:SCCMKB5R68

.First published in 1917, A Short History of Discovery brings to life the men and women who dared to sail beyond the edge of the known. Hendrik Willem van Loon guides readers from the daring Greek seafarers and Roman conquerors to the Vikings, Marco Polo, Prince Henry, Columbus, and Magellan. With wit, clarity, and imagination, he shows not only what they discovered, but why they risked their lives: curiosity, courage, and a longing for more. This vivid retelling makes history an adventure, reminding us that discovery is always born of perseverance and vision.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Living Book PressISBN-13:9781761538834ISBN-10:1761538837UPC:9781761538834Book Category:Young Adult NonfictionBook Subcategory:HistoryBook Topic:Exploration & DiscoverySize:10.00 x 7.00 x 0.35 inchesWeight:0.318Product ID:SCCMKB5R68
Publisher: Living Book Press

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