Navy cloth binding with gilt title and design on the spine. Same on the front board and coloured world map also.

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A fascinating account of the world’s famous explorers, including the early travellers in ancient times, the discovery of the New World, explorations in Africa and Australia, and the expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. Many of the explorers tell part of their story in their own words. Amply illustrated with reproductions of early maps and charts, as well as old woodcuts, drawings, paintings, and miniatures. Emphasis is placed on the explorers’ “record of splendid endurance, of hardships bravely borne, of silent toil, of courage and resolution unequalled in the annals of mankind, of self-sacrifice unrivalled and faithful lives laid ungrudgingly down.” Suitable for ages 12 and up.

Margaret Bertha Synge, died 1939 Margaret Bertha Synge was born to Francis Synge and Margaret Synge (born Harkness). Francis was born on June 2 1837. Margaret had 4 siblings: Edward Millington Synge and 3 other siblings. Margaret passed away in 1939.