ISBN10: 1875567364, ISBN13: 9781875567362, [publisher: Potts Point, NSW, Australia, Hordern House, 2003.] Hardcover First Edition Large 4º (28.8 x 22 cm.), publisher's gilt-stamped Saifu cloth with illustrated dust jacket, 3 silk place markers. As new. xv, 1168 pp. *** FIRST EDITION. First volume of this massive, extremely useful publication, filling what had been a reference lacuna. It contains 2,327 articles in 1.2 million words, with 4,000 cross-references. There are indexes of ships and persons (7,500 entries), as well as bibliographies (about 20,000 citations). ***
[New York, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]

ISBN10: 1875567364, ISBN13: 9781875567362, [publisher: Hordern House] Hardcover A comprehensive reference guide to the history and literature of exploration, travel and colonization from the earliest times to the year 1800. The vast scope of the Encyclopedia of Exploration makes it a work unlike any other in its combination of historical, biographical and bibliographical data. It includes a catalogue of all known expeditions, voyages and travels, as well as biographical information on the travellers themselves, which places them in their historical context. The Encyclopedia of Exploration to 1800 is a massive undertaking resulting in a work that extends to 1.2 million words in almost 1200 pages. The 2327 major articles have generated index entries totalling more than 7500 names of persons or ships mentioned in the text. Within the text itself there are about 4000 cross-references between articles. Altogether nearly 20,000 bibliographical citations accompany the articles. A considerable quantity of information in this book is presented here for the first time in English. 2003. First edition, first printing. A fine, unmarked copy in a fine d/w. Scans available if required. {"length"=>["28"], "width"=>["21"], "units"=>["Centimeters"]}
[York, WA, Australia] [Publication Year: 2003]

Sydney, Australia: Hordern House, Date: 2003. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 215mm x 285mm. Minimal wear to jacket. No tears. Book very clean. Binding tight. 1168pp HEAVY BOOK - NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. 2003. Hordern House ISBN 1875567364 9781875567362 [AU]