Explorers - George Iles - Bog

""Explorers: Columbus, Lewis and Clarke, Zebulon Pike, Charles Wilkes, Clarence King and John W. Powell"" is a book written by George Iles. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of some of the most famous explorers in history. The book begins with Christopher Columbus, the explorer who is credited with discovering the New World. The book then moves on to the explorations of Lewis and Clarke, who traveled across the American West in search of a water route to the Pacific Ocean. The book also covers the expeditions of Zebulon Pike, who explored the Rocky Mountains, and Charles Wilkes, who explored the Pacific Ocean.The book also covers the explorations of Clarence King and John W. Powell, two men who played important roles in the exploration of the American West. King was a geologist who explored the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while Powell was a geologist and explorer who is best known for his exploration of the Colorado River.Overall, ""Explorers: Columbus, Lewis and Clarke, Zebulon Pike, Charles Wilkes, Clarence King and John W. Powell"" is a fascinating book that provides a detailed look at the lives and accomplishments of some of the most important explorers in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.