Pathfinders: A Global History of Exploration
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
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Pathfinders: A Global History of Exploration by Felipe Fernández-Armesto explores the history of human exploration globally, highlighting diverse cultures and individuals who sought new lands and knowledge. The book examines the motivations, impacts, and legacy of explorers throughout different eras, emphasizing their contributions to human understanding and global interconnectedness.
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Pathfinders: A Global History of Exploration by Felipe Fernández-Armesto offers a sweeping narrative of humanity’s quest to explore. Praised for its broad scope and insightful connections, it sometimes suffers from dense prose. Readers appreciate its comprehensive approach but may find the detail overwhelming. Overall, it's a rich resource for history enthusiasts.
Readers who enjoyed Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond or 1491 by Charles C. Mann would enjoy Pathfinders. They appreciate global history, exploration, and cultural impact, seeking to understand how exploratory endeavors shaped the modern world. Highly informative yet accessible.
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Science & Nature•
World History2006
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18+ years
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