| Author |
Greely, A. W. (Adolphus Washington), 1844-1935 |
| Title |
Explorers and Travellers
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Louis Joliet, re-discoverer of the Mississippi -- Peter Le Moyne, sieur d'Iberville, founder of Louisiana -- Jonathan Carver, the explorer of Minnesota -- Captain Robert Gray, the discoverer of the Columbia river -- Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieut. William Clark, first trans-continental explorers of the United States -- Zebulon Montgomery Pike, explorer of the sources of the Mississippi and Arkansas rivers -- Charles Wilkes, the discoverer of the Antartic continent -- John Charles Frémont, the pathfinder -- Elisha Kent Kane, Arctic explorer -- Isaac Israel Hayes, and the open Polar Sea -- Charles Francis Hall, and the North Pole -- George Washington De Long, and the Siberian Arctic Ocean -- Paul Belloni Du Chaillu, discoverer of the dwarfs and gorillas -- Stanley Africanus and the Congo Free State.
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| Credits |
Marius Masi, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Explorers and Travellers" by A. W. Greely is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work compiles sketches of notable American explorers and their contributions to the geographic discovery of North America. It begins with the examination of figures like Louis Joliet, who played significant roles in uncovering and charting the vast landscapes of what would become the United States. The opening of the book establishes Greely's intention to highlight the often-overlooked achievements of American explorers. He discusses the significance of the Mississippi River basin and introduces Louis Joliet's explorations, including his partnership with Jesuit priest Jacques Marquette. The text details their journey from Quebec through the Great Lakes and into the Mississippi River, portraying Joliet as a skilled navigator who faced numerous challenges. Their expedition aimed to facilitate trade and strengthen ties with various Native American tribes while also advancing the geographical knowledge of the region. The narrative reflects not just on their discoveries but also the historical context of exploration during that period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
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| Subject |
Explorers
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| Subject |
Travelers
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36069 |
| Release Date |
May 9, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 22, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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