Rebecca Stefoff Books
Accidental Explorers: Surprises and Side Trips in the History of Discovery
Discusses the role of chance in the discoveries of such explorers as Columbus, Ponce de Leon, Dr. David Livingstone, and Jedediah Smith.
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Women of the World: Women Travelers and Explorers
Describes some of the explorations and discoveries made by women throughout history, including Ida Pfeiffer, Isabella Bird Bishop, and Florence Baker.
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Scientific Explorers: Travels in Search of Knowledge
Discusses the history of scientific exploration with emphasis on the discoveries of Captain James Cook, Charles Darwin, and Alexander von Humboldt.
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Lost Cities: Archaeology and Ancient Civilizations
Explores twelve archeological "lost cities," with accounts of site discovery and investigation of the meaning of recovered objects.
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