** "The Story of Geographical Discovery: How the World Became Known" by Joseph Jacobs is a journey through time, charting how humans began to understand the world's size and shape through exploration. The book reveals the driving forces behind these adventures, primarily trade and the desire for new lands. It starts with ancient civilizations' limited knowledge around the Mediterranean Sea, then moves through history showing how key voyages, driven by spices and resources, expanded horizons helping readers learn of monumental figures, such as Columbus and Vasco da Gama, revealing the profound influence of discovery on our understanding of the planet. **
The Story of Geographical Discovery: How the World Became Known
By Joseph Jacobs
** Uncover the thrilling tales of sailors and explorers who risked everything to map the unknown corners of the earth, driven by dreams of riches and the thrill of discovery.
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About the AuthorJoseph Jacobs was a New South Welsh-born British-Jewish folklorist, translator, literary critic, social scientist, historian and writer of English literature who became a notable collector and publisher of English folklore.
Joseph Jacobs was a New South Welsh-born British-Jewish folklorist, translator, literary critic, social scientist, historian and writer of English literature who became a notable collector and publisher of English folklore.
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