The explorers.

The explorers. , Scale 1:54,109,440. 1 in. = 854 miles at the equator ; Winkel Tripel projection, central meridian 0⁰ (W 180⁰--E 180⁰/N 85⁰--S 80⁰) - 1 map : color ; 91 x 138 cm

Relief shown by shading Shows exploration routes of all the major explorers from 1 A.D. to the present. Col. thumbnail portraits of explorers with historical/geographical information also given Includes ancillary polar hemisphere maps, historical timeline with accompanying notes, and col. ill Ancillary maps on verso: 1. To A.D. 100, Setting out -- 2. A.D. 100-1400, Expanding provincial realms -- 3. 1400-1700, Voyaging for God, glory, and gold -- 4. 1700-1900s, Charting the world, expanding the mind Text, col. ill. of the types of exploration craft (boats, ships, balloons, etc.) along left and right borders, "National Geographic 2000" logo, and col. ill. on verso Cartographic material


Historical geography--Maps
Discoveries in geography--Maps
Explorers--Maps
Voyages and travels--Maps
Voyages around the world--Maps
Adventure and adventurers--Maps
World maps


Maps.

G 3201.S1 / .Ex74 1997