Ten Great Adventurers is a book written by Kate Dickinson Sweetser, first published in 1915. The book features biographical accounts of ten famous adventurers who have made significant contributions to history through their daring expeditions and explorations. The ten adventurers featured in the book include Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, Sir Francis Drake, Henry Hudson, Robert Peary, Roald Amundsen, Richard E. Byrd, Hiram Bingham, and Roy Chapman Andrews. Each chapter in the book is dedicated to one of these adventurers and provides a detailed account of their life, their expeditions, and their accomplishments. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the discovery of America, the search for the Northwest Passage, the exploration of the Arctic and Antarctic regions, and the discovery of ancient civilizations. Ten Great Adventurers is a well-researched and engaging book that provides a fascinating insight into the lives and adventures of some of the most famous explorers in history. It is a great read for anyone interested in exploration, history, or adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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