When the Pole Star Shone. A History of Exploration.
Published by George G Harrap, London, 1972
- First Edition
- Hardcover
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Seller: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, AustraliaLawrence Jones Books
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176pp, index, bibliography, appendix, bw ills, maps. Or blue cloth in jacket. Some spotting to top edge. Emphasizes the human factors as it traces geographical exploration back to ancient times. Traces the development of navigational and surveying aids and instruments from the days when Polynesians relied on bird migration. Also represent geographical myths and legends and attempts to interpret Odysseus's voyage in terms of modern geography. Size: 8vo.
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- Title
- When the Pole Star Shone. A History of Exploration.
- Author
- Langley, Michael; Lord Hunt (foreword)
- Publisher
- George G Harrap, London
- Publication year
- 1972
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hard Cover
- ISBN 10
- 0245506683
- ISBN 13
- 9780245506680
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Travel & Exploration
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Lawrence Jones Books
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