This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of the most famous travellers in history. From Marco Polo to Captain James Cook, these are the stories of adventurers who risked their lives to explore the world and expand human knowledge. With vivid descriptions of their travels and insights into their personalities, this book is both entertaining and educational. 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.