Story of Geographical Discovery: How the World Became Known, Version 2
Joseph Jacobs
Play
Length 5 h 6 min
Chapters 12
First published 1898
From the time of the Ancients to expeditions to the North Pole, Jacobs tells the adventure story of the discovery of the different lands and cultures up to the present day (1897) - Summary by SkyRider
Chapters
1
Preface and Introduction Read by Paul Mazumdar 11:03
2
Chapter II: The Spread of Conquest in the Ancient World Read by Paul Mazumdar 17:34
3
Chapter III: Geography in the Dark Ages Read by Victoria Sandels 26:43
4
Chapter IV: Mediaeval Travels Read by Victoria Sandels 19:33
5
Chapter V: Roads and Commerce Read by David Logan Hayter 23:52
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Chapter VI: To the Indies Eastward - Prince Henry and Vasco da Gama Read by David Logan Hayter 32:48
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Chapter VII: To the Indies Westward - the Spanish Route - Columbus and Magellan Read by David Logan Hayter 37:17
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Chapter VIII: To the Indies Northward - English, French, Dutch and Russian Routes Read by SteveE 16:39
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Chapter IX: The Partition of America Read by BettyB 22:59
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Chapter X: Australia and the South Seas - Tasman and Cook Read by BettyB 22:57
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Chapter XI: Exploration and Partition of Africa - Park - Livingstone - Stanley Read by Tatiana Chichilla 21:08
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Chapter XII: The Poles - Franklin - Ross - Nordenskjold - Nansen Read by Michael Reuss 28:39
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