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The Explorer King
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Author : Robert Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2006-10-31
The Explorer King written by Robert Wilson and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-10-31 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In this, one of the year's most compelling biographies, Robert Wilson paints a brilliant portrait of Clarence King -- a scientist-explorer whose mountain-scaling, desert-crossing, river-fording, blizzard-surviving adventures helped create the new West of the nineteenth century. A sort of Howard Hughes of the 1800s, Clarence King in his youth was an icon of the new America: a man of both action and intellect, who combined science and adventure with romanticism and charm. The Explorer King vividly depicts King's amazing feats and also uncovers the reasons for the shocking decline he suffered after his days on the American frontier. The Yale-educated King went west in 1863 at age twenty-one as a geologist-explorer. During the next decade he scaled the highest peaks of the Sierra Nevada, published a popular book now considered a classic of adventure literature, initiated a groundbreaking land survey of the American West, and ultimately uncovered one of the greatest frauds of the century -- the Great Diamond Hoax, a discovery that made him an international celebrity at a time when they were few and far between. Through King's own rollicking tales, some true, some embroidered, of scaling previously unclimbed mountain peaks, of surviving a monster blizzard near Yosemite, of escaping ambush and capture by Indians, of being chased on horseback for two days by angry bandits, Robert Wilson offers a powerful combination of adventure, history, and nature writing. He also provides the bigger picture of the West at this time, showing the ways in which the terrain of the western United States was measured and charted and mastered, and how science, politics, and business began to intersect and influence one another during this era. Ultimately, King himself would come to symbolize the collision of science and business, possibly the source of his downfall. Fascinating and extensive, The Explorer King movingly portrays the America of the nineteenth century and the man who -- for better or worse -- typified the soul of the era.
John King
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Author : Eric Villiers
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
John King written by Eric Villiers and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Australia categories.
In 1861 an Irish-born explorer emerged from the Australian outback, sole survivor of the country's greatest expedition. John King from Moy, Co. Tyrone, had crossed the arid continent and discovered tracts of rich, fertile land. With eight men dead, King's triumph was one of the world's great feats of endurance and thousands gathered to crown him Australia's first hero ...Yet within weeks the handsome 22-year-old had been airbrushed from popular history. It was determined that King, an 'Irish working man' was an unsuitable champion and the two dead leaders of the party, the Anglo-Irish gentleman, Robert O'Hara Burke and English scientist William Wills, would be history's heroes. Mentally and physically, King was a better equipped explorer than Burke or Wills. Educated at a Quaker primary school, King lived through the Great Famine, graduated after seven years at a tough Dublin military college, fought in the Indian Mutiny and was a teacher, linguist, musician, army sharpshooter, horseman and camel handler.John King: Ireland's Forgotten Explorer reveals the string of injustices done to John King by powerful contemporaries and subsequent historians, and on the 150th anniversary of his survival, seeks to give him his rightful place in the Burke and Wills historiography.
Dora And The Unicorn King Dora The Explorer
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Author : Nickelodeon Publishing
language : en
Publisher: Nickelodeon Publishing
Release Date : 2014-03-21
Dora And The Unicorn King Dora The Explorer written by Nickelodeon Publishing and has been published by Nickelodeon Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-21 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer must help her friend Unicornio get to the castle and become the king of the Enchanted Forest.
The Secret Explorers And The Sunken Treasure
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Author : SJ King
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2023-07-06
The Secret Explorers And The Sunken Treasure written by SJ King and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-06 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Learn all about life in the desert with this nature-themed installment of DK Books' new educational fiction series for children aged 7 to 9 years old. Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world, here to take young readers on a series of fact-filled fictional adventures! Each with their own specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, these young globetrotters will teach kids that learning can be fun, encouraging them to become experts in something they love. In this story, Connor and Kiki go in search of pirate treasure, but their plans change when they encounter a basking shark in need of help. Can they find the treasure as well as rescue the shark? Only time will tell!! The gripping narrative is filled with scientific facts as the explorers navigate the ocean and come across different ocean life and species. This epic adventure is packed with: - Fun facts and beautiful illustrations of the ocean for kids aged 7-9. - Informative diagrams to make science and nature seem simple. - A summary of all the scientific discoveries made throughout the story. - Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of definitions making it the perfect classroom read. Let's explore! The Secret Explorers and the Sunken Treasure by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are interested in all things under the sea, with information about underwater life that will stretch the wildest of imaginations. Never miss a mission! A total of 12 different books, The Secret Explorer series is both educational and imaginative, combining exciting stories with real-life facts. Embark on a space mission adventure in The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision. Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Take part in a volcano rescue in The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano. Then travel to the arctic for a rescue mission in Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist. Whatever your preferred topic, there's a mission waiting for you!
The Expeditioners And The Secret Of King Triton S Lair
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Author : S. S. Taylor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-07-23
The Expeditioners And The Secret Of King Triton S Lair written by S. S. Taylor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-23 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
In a world in which the computers have crashed and it's discovered that the maps of the world are all wrong, the children of a famous explorer must follow a series of maps left their father.
Dora And The Unicorn King Dora The Explorer
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Author : Random House
language : en
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 2013
Dora And The Unicorn King Dora The Explorer written by Random House and has been published by Random House Books for Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Animals categories.
Dora shows Unicornio that he can be the king.
Dora And The Unicorn King
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon
Release Date : 2011-02-08
Dora And The Unicorn King written by and has been published by Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-08 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Dora’s friend Unicornio is going to be crowned king of the Enchanted Forest. But first, Dora, Boots, and Unicornio need to get to the castle. Will you help them?
Dora And The Unicorn King
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Author : Ellie Seiss
language : en
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 2013
Dora And The Unicorn King written by Ellie Seiss and has been published by Random House Books for Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Animals categories.
Dora shows Unicornio that he can be the king.
Visit Of Mr John King The Explorer To Talbot
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Author : Marie Kau
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005-01-01
Visit Of Mr John King The Explorer To Talbot written by Marie Kau and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-01-01 with Talbot (Vic.) categories.
The Secret Explorers And The Rainforest Rangers
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Author : SJ King
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2021-04-01
The Secret Explorers And The Rainforest Rangers written by SJ King and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Swing into this rainforest adventure in this action-packed conservation themed instalment of DK eBooks' new educational fiction series for children. Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a speciality, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a "secret exploration". In this fun, fact-filled children's ebook, we join rainforest expert Ollie on an exciting mission to rescue a lost baby orangutan in the steamy rainforest of Borneo. Joined by engineering expert Kiki, they set out in a glider to search for the friendly ape. Along the way, they encounter greedy plantation owners who are plotting to destroy the forest to expand a palm oil plantation, and learn about the threat to animals and plants due to deforestation. Kids will love turning the pages to find out if the Secret Explorers manage to succeed in their mission! Swing into action! With a thrilling narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Rainforest Rangers book by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are into all things rainforest. It's written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information on animal and plant life, to give them a thrilling introduction to nature. At the end of the ebook, you'll find "Ollie's Mission Notes" which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read! Get Ready to join the Secret Explorers Club The Secret Explorers series is a reminder to kids that they are limited only by their imagination and teaches them that learning is fun! But most of all, these educational ebooks encourage children to believe that they can become experts in something they love. This edge-of-your-seat adventure ebook includes: Fun facts and illustrations about animals and plants found in the rainforest of Borneo Simple and engaging explanations on how deforestation is altering our planet's biodiversity Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitions Complete the series Each ebook in the series combines exciting adventures with real-life facts related to the Secret Explorers' latest fictional mission. Don't miss out on more secret explorations! Take on an out-of-this-world mission in The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision. Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Set out on a journey to stop the Cairo Museum from closing down in The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers. Then take a trip up an erupting volcano in The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano.