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Pathfinders: A Global History of Exploration

Felipe Fernández-Armesto
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Pathfinders: A Global History of Exploration

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006

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Felipe Fernández-Armesto

Pathfinders: A Global History of Exploration

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Action & Adventure

Travel Literature

Education
Setting

Global • Various Eras

Topic
Education

Science & Nature

World History
Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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.

Informative

Adventurous

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.1

462 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Pathfinders: A Global History of Exploration?

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.

4.1

462 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Action & Adventure

Travel Literature

Education
Setting

Global • Various Eras

Topic
Education

Science & Nature

World History
Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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