Silk, Spices, and Glory

Silk, Spices, and Glory In Search of the Northwest Passage

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Publisher's Synopsis

A lively and entertaining narrative about the many attempts by early explorers to discover the fabled Northwest Passage to the silk and spices of the East. Each chapter looks at the adventures, obstacles, route, and outcome of a particular explorer's expedition. Fast-paced and dramatic, it appeals to readers of all ages and interests, and includes accounts of such famous polar explorers as Sir John Franklin, Roald Amundsen, Martin Frobisher, and Henry Hudson.

Book information

ISBN: 9781894004527
Publisher: Fifth House Publishers
Imprint: Fifth House Publishers
Pub date:
DEWEY: 910.916327
Language: English
Number of pages: 225
Weight: 236g
Height: 216mm
Width: 140mm
Spine width: 16mm