Gyan Publishing House Discoverers And Explorers [Hardcover]

by Edward R. Shaw

The practice of beginning the study of geography with the locality in which the pupil lives, in order that his first ideas of geographical conceptions may be gained from observation directed upon the real conditions existing about him, has been steadily. After the pupil has finished an elementary study of the locality, he is ready to pass to an elementary consideration of the world as a whole, to get his first conception of the planet on which he lives. In passing from the geography of the locality to that of the world as a whole, the pupil is to deal broadly with the land masses and their general characteristics.The analogy serves pedagogically to point out an interesting and valuable interrelation of certain facts of history with certain phases of geographical study. This book has been prepared for the purpose of affording material for such an interrelation. The plan of interrelation is simple.

Genres: History, Historical, Nonfiction

136 pages, Hardcover

First published January 30, 2008

About the author

Edward Richard Shaw (1855-1903) was a Professor and Dean of the New York University.
He authored numerous children's schoolbooks.

Reviews

[Janelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Initially I enjoyed this book, but this changed when I reached about the 30% mark. From then on the explorers were routinely cruel and brutal. It might be history, but it doesn’t mean I have to enjoy it. The book also mainly focused on Western European explorers of the Americas. Obviously a short book for children on exploration can’t cover everything, but I did find this focus very narrow. And speaking of children, I wouldn’t give this to my kids to read.

[for-much-deliberation ... · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most intersting overview of past explorations and discoveries, gives some insight into the lives of the people who despite opposition still took risks venturing into areas not previously explored and discovering new lands beyond the horizon!
This book chronicles the explorations of Marco Polo, Colombus, Vasco da Gama, John and Sabastian Cabot, Vespucci, Ponce de Leon, Balboa, Magellan, Cortes, Pizarro, Drake, Hudson, etc, etc.

[Tiffany Petitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good overview of the most influential explorers in European history. It keeps their accomplishments and travels simple and to the point so that we get a good perspective on who did what, and how their actions influenced each-other. Sometimes these men can end up being grouped together, but this book does a good job clarifying which countries each one came from and contrasting their honorable and dishonorable behavior.

[Aaron · Rating 2 out of 5]

Flashback to middle school and high school history classes. It sounds quite dated, and most of the information is pretty basic, but it's a quick read and a good recap if you just want a refresher.

[Ion · Rating 2 out of 5]

Published at the very beginning of the 20th century, the book is similar to a textbook, in a very accessible language. It was probably intended for middle and high-school level children.