Other editions of book Vast horizons,

A most important book, selected by the Junior Literary Guild, with the story of exploration in the eastern hemisphere from the Middle Ages, illustrated with maps and pictures by B. Falls. Beginning with descriptions of the terrible difficulties of traveling, and a description of the great trade organizations. You will find the history of Jenghis Khan, Kublai Kaan, the legend of Praster John, stories of the missionaries to Asian, Marco Polo, the decline of the Mongels, Odoroe, the missionary who visited Tibet, Tamarlaine, ambitious Prince Henry of Portugal, the discovery of Maderin.