{"product_id":"vintage-1969-john-bakeless-the-eyes-of-discovery-america-soviet-ussr-book","title":"Vintage 1969 John Bakeless The Eyes of Discovery America Soviet USSR Book","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"478\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eUp for sale is a vintage 1969 Soviet edition of \u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eThe Eyes of Discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e, published in Russian as \u003cstrong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eAmerica Through the Eyes of the First Discoverers\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eАмерика глазами первооткрывателей\u003c\/em\u003e), by American historian and journalist \u003cstrong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eJohn Bakeless\u003c\/strong\u003e. Issued by Moscow's renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eProgress Publishers\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Russian translation is based on the 1961 American edition.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eThe book traces the early European exploration of North America, beginning with Christopher Columbus and continuing through the expeditions of Spanish, French, and English explorers. It recounts the journeys of figures such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eJacques Cartier\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eSamuel de Champlain\u003c\/strong\u003e, and other pioneers who explored the coasts, rivers, and interior of the continent, providing a vivid account of the landscapes and peoples encountered during the Age of Discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003ePrepared for Soviet readers, this edition includes an introduction by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eI. P. Magidovich\u003c\/strong\u003e and reflects the historical perspective of its time, making it an interesting example of Cold War publishing as well as an engaging work of exploration history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eThis copy retains its original illustrated dust jacket featuring a historic map design and is an authentic ex-library volume from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003eN. Ostrovsky Central Children's Library\u003c\/strong\u003e, with period library stamps and inventory markings that add historical provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"pm8yra\" data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sreufg\" data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eVintage 1969 Soviet edition published by Progress Publishers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e4cgb\" data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eRussian translation of John Bakeless's classic history of early American exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ly30rs\" data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eCovers European exploration from Columbus through French, Spanish, and English expeditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11ecmaf\" data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eIncludes an introduction by I. P. Magidovich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pni11d\" data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eOriginal illustrated dust jacket with historic map artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dhkpnh\" data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eAuthentic Soviet ex-library copy with period library stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nyo6f4\" data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eExcellent collectible for enthusiasts of exploration history, cartography, and Cold War publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"nodc8w\" data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003eItem Specifics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Bakeless (Дж. Бейклесс)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eAmerica Through the Eyes of the First Discoverers\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003eАмерика глазами первооткрывателей\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e I. P. Magidovich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Progress Publishers, Moscow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1969\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with original dust jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"pfehcl\" data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003eVery good vintage ex-library condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2849\"\u003eThe hardcover binding is strong and secure. Interior pages are clean, complete, and firmly attached, with light age toning consistent with the book's age. The original dust jacket shows moderate shelf wear and minor edge chipping. The book contains authentic library stamps and handwritten inventory numbers from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2752\"\u003eN. Ostrovsky Central Children's Library\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting its historical use. 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