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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Henry Hudson Henry Hudson Isaac Asimov Describes the adventures of the seventeenth-century English explorer, from his search for a short route from Europe to the Orient to his mysterious disappearance after members of his crew mutinied. OL14959155W
Explorers of the Nile Explorers of the Nile Tim Jeal Between 1856 and 1876, five explorers, all British, took on the seemingly impossible task of discovering the source of the White Nile. Showing exceptional courage and extraordinary resilience, Richar… OL16327152W
Envisioning America Envisioning America Peter C. Mancall viii,184 pages : 21 cm OL18345368W
Shackleton's journey Shackleton's journey William Grill Young, up-and-coming illustrator William Grill weaves a detailed visual narrative of Shackleton's journey to Antarctica. OL19991620W
Cold Cold Fiennes, Ranulph Sir There are only few human beings who can adapt, survive and thrive in the coldest regions on earth. And below a certain temperature, death is inevitable. Sir Ranulph Fiennes has spent much of his life… OL20982977W
Fatal journey Fatal journey Peter C. Mancall Examines the events of English explorer Henry Hudson's final expedition in the winter of 1610 and the mutiny that followed, resulting in Hudson, his son, and other crew members being forced off the b… OL21808778W
Scott of the Antarctic Scott of the Antarctic E. K. Dowdeswell To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Scott's Antarctic expedition, and his tragic death on the journey home, this book charts the epic trek to the South Pole. Follow Scott's team in the preparatio… OL24297225W
Henry Hudson Henry Hudson Trish Kline Introduces the life of Henry Hudson, the English sea captain who explored the Arctic Ocean and the river and bay later named for him while in search of a northern route to the Orient. OL5952564W
The voyages of Captain Cook The voyages of Captain Cook Rex Rienits Illustrated life of Cook through his travels; first voyage, 1768-1771, brief references to encounters with natives at Botany Bay, appearance, body decoration, weapons; Endeavour R. natives met, Cooks… OL6308476W
Henry Hudson Henry Hudson Josepha Sherman Outlines the events of this English explorer's famous Arctic journeys and his search for the Northwest Passage to Asia. OL742478W