John Buchan

Broschiertes Buch

The Last Secrets

Beschreibung

"The Last Secrets: The Final Mysteries of Exploration" by John Buchan delves into the compelling world of historical explorers and their daring expeditions. A captivating blend of adventure and meticulously researched historical accounts, this book explores the enduring allure of the unknown. Buchan's work examines the final frontiers of exploration, capturing the spirit of discovery that drove individuals to venture into uncharted territories. Perfect for enthusiasts of travel writing and those fascinated by the age of exploration, "The Last Secrets" offers a window into a world of courage and perseverance. Experience the challenges and triumphs of these adventurers as they sought to unravel the earth's most closely guarded secrets. This classic work stands as a testament to the human spirit's unyielding quest for knowledge and understanding of our planet. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the biographies of its most notable figures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir was a Scottish author, historian, writer, and editor who lived from 1875 to 1940. Besides writing, he was a lawyer, a publisher, a lieutenant colonel in the Intelligence Corps, the Director of Information during the First World War, reporting directly to Prime Minister David Lloyd George, and a Unionist MP who was Governor General of Canada, the fifteenth person to hold the position since Canada became a country. Buchan was born in Perth, Scotland, and got into the University of Glasgow to study classics in 1892. During his first year there, he edited Francis Bacon's works, which came out in 1894. The next year, he was given a scholarship to attend Brasenose College, Oxford. Soon after he got there, he released his first book, Sir Quixote of the Moors, which he dedicated to his college professor, Gilbert Murray. He had written five books by the time he graduated from college. Scholar-Gipsies was his first non-fiction book. Buchan wrote a lot of non-fiction that was based on his own life. For example, The African Colony was based on his time in South Africa, and he wrote a number of books about the First World War and the Scottish and South African troops in particular.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 134
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 200g
• ISBN-13: 9781023476836
• ISBN-10: 1023476835
• Artikelnr.: 74000155