Who was who in world exploration

From Henry L. Abbott to Lavrenty Alekseyevich Zagoskin, the book is the most comprehensive survey of the lives, expeditions and significant contributions of more than 800 explorers from around the world. Uncovering a wealth of previously unknown facts and tidbits on renowned international figures, s...

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Tác giả chính: Carl Waldman
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Được phát hành: New York Facts on File 1992
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