A Man Most Driven
- 416pagine
- 15 ore di lettura
Discovering the New World in an entirely new way
Peter Firstbrook Libri
Peter Firstbrook è un regista di documentari specializzato in temi storici. Il suo lavoro è caratterizzato da profonde esplorazioni del passato e dalla presentazione di narrazioni avvincenti su figure ed eventi storici significativi. Attraverso la sua vasta carriera con la BBC, ha dimostrato un talento nel creare documentari premiati e stimolanti che risuonano con il pubblico globale. Il suo background nella produzione televisiva gli permette di dare vita alla storia con un potere visivo e narrativo unico.
A Man Most Driven: Captain John Smith, Pocahontas and the Founding of America
- 419pagine
- 15 ore di lettura
Exploring the New World through a fresh perspective, this book delves into the untold stories and unique experiences of its early explorers. It challenges traditional narratives, offering insights into the diverse cultures encountered and the profound impact of these encounters on both the explorers and indigenous populations. Through vivid storytelling and rich historical context, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and significance of this pivotal era in history.
Chronicling the daring adventures of modern explorers, the book highlights the audacious attempts to cross the Atlantic Ocean using unconventional vessels and methods, including swimming. It showcases a range of endeavors powered by motors, sails, or sheer human determination, revealing both the triumphs and failures of these fortune-seekers. Each story reflects the spirit of adventure and the often outrageous ideas that drive these individuals to challenge the vast ocean.
Understand the British coast by exploring, in full colour, how the forces of nature created its physical features, discovering the unique plants, animals and other organisms that keep the coast alive, and examining how humans have used the coast for defence, commerce and leisure. The final part allows you to explore these elements wherever you are.
Verschollen am Mount Everest
Die spektakuläre Suche nach George Mallory
"Verschollen am Mount Everest: Die spektakuläre Suche nach George Mallory" ist die Rekonstruktion der dramatischen Ereignisse des Jahres 1924, als die Engländer George Mallory und Andrew Irvine zur Besteigung des Mount Everest aufbrachen - und nie zurückkehrten.
