Journey: An Illustrated History Of Travel
by Dk /
2017 / English / PDF
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An illustrated account of human movement, travel, exploration,
and scientific discovery—from the first trade networks in ancient
Sumer to the epic Voyager missions.
An illustrated account of human movement, travel, exploration,
and scientific discovery—from the first trade networks in ancient
Sumer to the epic Voyager missions.
Human journeys arise from all manner of impulses, from migration
and the search for food, to pilgrimages, trade, scientific
curiosity, or simply the quest for adventure.
Human journeys arise from all manner of impulses, from migration
and the search for food, to pilgrimages, trade, scientific
curiosity, or simply the quest for adventure.Journey
Journey
traces each through lively accounts, alongside the biographies of
conquerors, explorers, and travelers; stories of technological
innovation; literary journals; and works of art. Themed spreads
and feature panels capture the romance of travel with evocative
accounts, archive images, historic maps, and artifacts, while
catalog spreads add glamour and nostalgia, showcasing objects and
documents associated with the rise of travel, such as postcards
and passports. A textured cover with a picture-perfect image and
shiny finishes make it ideal for gift-giving.
traces each through lively accounts, alongside the biographies of
conquerors, explorers, and travelers; stories of technological
innovation; literary journals; and works of art. Themed spreads
and feature panels capture the romance of travel with evocative
accounts, archive images, historic maps, and artifacts, while
catalog spreads add glamour and nostalgia, showcasing objects and
documents associated with the rise of travel, such as postcards
and passports. A textured cover with a picture-perfect image and
shiny finishes make it ideal for gift-giving.
Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution.
Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution.