Les grands navigateurs du XVIIIe siècle by Jules Verne
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Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
French
"Les grands navigateurs du XVIIIe siècle" by Jules Verne is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This work explores the significant advancements and voyages undertaken by explorers in the 18th century, detailing their expeditions and contributions to geography and navigation during a transformative time in human exploration...
crucial role of astronomers and geographers such as Cassini, Picard, and Maupertuis in rectifying earlier errors in navigation and cartography. The opening chapters outline significant astronomical observations and the monumental task of mapping France more accurately, which laid the groundwork for safer navigation. Additionally, Verne sets the stage for discussing various explorers and their endeavors, signaling a fascinating exploration of the challenges and achievements faced by these navigators as they expanded humanity's understanding of the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
John Allen
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Jennifer Walker
3 months agoIn my opinion, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. Don't hesitate to download this.
James Miller
5 months agoIt took me a while to start, but the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
Mason Torres
3 months agoI rarely write reviews but the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. One of the best books I've read this year.
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David Wilson
4 months agoI was pleasantly surprised because the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. Don't hesitate to download this.