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　　This remarkable and beautiful book documents the period ofexploration and enlightenment when the Old World began to open itsmind to the wonders and mysteries of the New World. Five centuriesof eyewitness accounts, drawings, and notes, taken straight fromthe log books of such famous explorers as Christopher Columbus,Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco de Gama, James Cook, and many others whonames have been lost, appear in these glowing pages. For the sakeof gold and God, these explorers ventured into the Sea of Darknessfeared for centuries; the detailed documents they compiled are aremarkable testament to their journeys and discoveries.
　　Fran?ois Bellec, a world famous expert in the field of maritimeexploration and history, has assembled a unique document filledwith extraordinary maps drawn by the explorers and theircartographers; fabulous depictions of newly encountered plants,animals, and native people; and detailed illustrations of theadventurers' own vessels and instruments, as well as the boats andinstruments of technology that they encountered.

<p>　　This remarkable and beautiful book documents the period of
exploration and enlightenment when the Old World began to open its
mind to the wonders and mysteries of the New World. Five centuries
of eyewitness accounts, drawings, and notes, taken straight from
the log books of such famous explorers as Christopher Columbus,
Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco de Gama, James Cook, and many others who
names have been lost, appear in these glowing pages. For the sake
of gold and God, these explorers ventured into the Sea of Darkness
feared for centuries; the detailed documents they compiled are a
remarkable testament to their journeys and discoveries.<br />
　　Fran?ois Bellec, a world famous expert in the field of maritime
exploration and history, has assembled a unique document filled
with extraordinary maps drawn by the explorers and their
cartographers; fabulous depictions of newly encountered plants,
animals, and native people; and detailed illustrations of the
adventurers' own vessels and instruments, as well as the boats and
instruments of technology that they encountered.<br />
　　Bellec's seamless text and stunning images magnificently convey
the sense of wonder and excitement that new sights and experiences
inspire. Unknown Lands is a visually stunning book and a historical
record of the great discoveries that challenged and changed the
understanding of European culture. This is a volume sure to
transport readers.</p>

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