A Professor Takes to the Sea

A Professor Takes to the Sea

A Professor Takes to the Sea

Mark J. Curran / Mark JCurran

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Trafford Publishing
Año de edición:
2018
Materia
Viajes y vacaciones
ISBN:
9781490788456
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A Professor Takes to the Sea: Learning the Ropes on the National Geographic Explorer Volume I Epic South America 2013 tells of Professor Currans experiences on board this great expedition ship on the 2013 voyage. The book recounts early efforts to join with the ship crew, staff, and guest speakers in the collective task of providing an enriching experience for the guests or passengers. Secondly, it details Currans contribution of speaking of Brazilian culture and preparing the guests for the places to be seen in that country. Finally, it details the trip itself: At Sea with the focus on educational talks by guest speakers and recaps by the naturalists and On Shore with cultural and historical vignettes of the places visited.

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