Great Adventures That Changed Our World

by Reader's Digest Association

Presents accounts of more than a hundred great journeys, from the first voyage beyond the horizon to the first lunar landing, using diaries, logs, and other primary sources

Genres: History

384 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1978

About the author

The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. is a global media and direct marketing company based in Chappaqua, New York, best known for its flagship publication founded in 1922, Reader's Digest. The company's headquarters are in New York City, where it moved from Pleasantville, New York.

The company was founded by DeWitt and Lila Wallace in 1922 with the first publication of Reader's Digest magazine, but has grown to include a diverse range of magazines, books, music, DVDs and online content.

Reviews

[Kick15ass · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned a great deal about the early explorers. This is a very good book!