Project Gutenberg 2008-06-14 Public domain in the USA. 340 Verne, Jules 1828 1905 Verne, Júlio Verne, Jules Gabriël Verne, Jules Gabriel Verne, Gyula Benett, Léon 1838 1917 Benett, Leon Bennett, L. (Léon) Benet, Hippolyte Léon Benett, L. (Léon) Matthis, Charles Émile 1838 Matthis, Charles Emile Philippoteaux, Paul 1846 1923 Philippoteaux, P. (Paul) Celebrated Travels and Travellers, Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century Produced by Ron Swanson (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Celebrated Travels and Travellers, Part 2" by Jules Verne is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume is part of a trilogy that chronicles the significant journeys and explorations of notable figures, focusing specifically on the great navigators of the 18th century. The book explores the contributions of various explorers, including Captain James Cook and Alexander Selkirk, shedding light on their voyages and the changes they brought to navigation and cartography during this era. At the start of this volume, the author sets the stage by highlighting the scientific advancements in navigation and cartography that defined the 18th century. The narrative introduces key figures like Maupertuis and Condamine, detailing their astronomical expeditions and their revolutionary impact on understanding the Earth's shape. The opening portion also recounts the adventures of early privateers such as Wood Rogers and explores the dramatic return of Alexander Selkirk from solitude on Juan Fernandez Island, showcasing the human experiences intertwined with the age of exploration. Through engaging storytelling, Verne provides readers with a rich tapestry of historical exploration, emphasizing the interplay between science, adventure, and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Voyages and travels Discoveries in geography Explorers G Text Category: Adventure Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 1078419 2025-07-10T12:58:31.095123 text/html 1039792 2008-06-14T10:52:28 text/html 22254978 2025-07-10T12:58:47.982597 application/epub+zip 22278254 2025-07-10T12:58:36.047098 application/epub+zip 481964 2025-07-10T12:58:33.601166 application/epub+zip 22665259 2025-07-10T12:58:56.516552 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 22608597 2025-07-10T12:58:45.940608 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 809361 2022-09-12T06:09:11.781396 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 980236 2025-07-10T12:58:28.209169 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 979791 2008-06-14T10:52:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 979796 2008-06-14T10:53:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 24572 2025-07-10T12:58:56.694525 application/rdf+xml 18483 2025-07-10T12:58:34.162127 image/jpeg 4072 2025-07-10T12:58:33.885112 image/jpeg 364065 2008-06-14T10:53:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 22483472 2008-06-14T10:53:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 363753 2008-06-14T10:53:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 22649854 2025-07-10T12:58:31.597149 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia pt.wikipedia