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| Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Literature of travel and exploration. New York : Fitzroy Dearborn, 2003 (OCoLC)697760347 |
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| Document Type: | Book |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Jennifer Speake |
| ISBN: | 1579582478 9781579582470 157958425X 9781579584252 1579584241 9781579584245 1579584403 9781579584405 |
| OCLC Number: | 55631133 |
| Description: | 3 v. : ill. ; 29 cm. |
| Contents: | v. 1. A - F -- v. 2. G - P -- v. 3. R - Z, Index. |
| Responsibility: | Jennifer Speake, editor. |
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"If reference books were precious stones, then this encyclopedia would rank among the very finest of gems... This reference will thrill the connoisseur of autobiographical travel while providing contextual date for potential travelers... As a bonus, the thematic entries illuminate a multitude of topics, from logbooks and the Crusades to volcanology and Romanticism. A researcher's cornucopia and an armchair traveler's delight, this is a significant contribution to the genre with a long shelf life. Highly recommended for any library."<br>-"Library Journal (starred review), December 2003 <br>"This outstanding resource splendidly surveys the world of travel. It should find an appreciative audience in both academic and public libraries."<br>-"Lawrence Looks at Books, Gale Reference Reviews, February 2004 <br>"Suitable for general audience or for students needing a starting point for research."<br>-"Reference & Research Book News, November 2003 <br>"Rich and inspiring introduction to primary sources for undergraduate and advanced high-school students and an excellent source for further research for graduate students and other scholars. Unique in scope and purpose... Highly recommended for college and university collections and large public libraries."<br>-"Booklist, March 1, 2004 <br> Read more...
