Explorers of the Ancient WorldBrief biographies emphasizing the voyages and discoveries of various explorers of the ancient world including Hanno of Carthage, Nehsi of Egypt, Pytheas of Greece, and Alexander the Great. |
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With Marvels of the Land of Punt | 18 |
Sea Kings of Crete | 32 |
Masters of the Mediterranean | 40 |
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