Great Adventures And Explorations: From The Earliest Times To The Present, As Told By The Explorers Themselves is a book written by Vilhjalmur Stefansson. The book is a collection of stories of great explorers and adventurers from the earliest times to the present day. The stories are told by the explorers themselves, providing a firsthand account of their experiences and adventures.The book covers a wide range of topics, including exploration of the Arctic and Antarctic regions, discovery of new lands, expeditions to the Himalayas, exploration of the oceans, and more. The stories are told in a vivid and engaging way, transporting readers to the far corners of the earth and giving them a glimpse into the lives of these intrepid explorers.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different explorer or group of explorers. Some of the explorers featured in the book include Christopher Columbus, Marco Polo, Sir Francis Drake, Roald Amundsen, Robert Peary, and Ernest Shackleton, among others.Great Adventures And Explorations: From The Earliest Times To The Present, As Told By The Explorers Themselves is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, adventure, or exploration. The book is well-written, informative, and entertaining, making it a great addition to any bookshelf.This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.