National Geographic Expeditions Atlas

by National Geographic Society

Book Overview

Written by contributors to the National Geographic, this atlas describes the hardships and achievements of staff and affiliates of the Society over the last 100 years in a number of disciplines... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0792276167
• ISBN13: 9780792276166
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: National Geographic Society
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.1" x 12.0"

Customer Reviews

Hundreds of historic and modern photos and over sixty maps

The National Geographic Society was founded over a hundred years ago to foster geographic knowledge, and its latest EXPEDITIONS ATLAS reports on some of the most famous explorers of the 20th century who furthered knowledge of world geography - including scientists and researchers. Hundreds of historic and modern photos and over sixty maps pack EXPEDITIONS ATLAS to trace the achievements, motivations and experiences of such famous explorers as diver Sylvia Earle and cartographer Bradford Washburn. These are adventurers who deserve every bit as much recommendation as the more famous Hillary, Lindbergh and Cousteau - all names also included here - and who deserve and receive the recognition. EXPEDITIONS ATLAS thus fosters a far greater set of insights into world exploration and discovery than the usual focus on adventurers alone. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch

A Timeless Atlas!

This is a great addition to your adventure books library! People have been seeking adventure since the beginning of time and there is still much to be discovered. This book is a great sampling of those adventurers both past and present who dared to venture beyond traditional boundaries and who have brought us a better understanding of this phenomenal world we live in. I plan on giving this book as gifts to my adventure-seeking friends!