Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous explorers of all time, but he was neither the first nor last adventurer to ever stumble upon a great discovery. From the Silk Road of Asia to the icy shores of Antarctica, our knowledge of the world today is in large part due to several intrepid pioneers, risking life and limb for the sake of exploration. After all, setting off into the dark unknown requires an enormous amount of bravery. But every explorer quickly learns that courage and curiosity aren't enough to save you if you can't read a map or trespass on somebody else's land! In this fourth installment of the Epic Fails series, authors Erik Slader and Ben Thompson introduces readers to an international cast of trailblazers and details every mutiny, wrong turn, and undiscovered city of gold behind the age of exploration.

A hilarious nonfiction overview of the myriad mishaps, misadventures, and misunderstandings that plagued world explorers throughout time.

About the Author
Erik Slader is the creator of Epik Fails of History a blog (and soon-to-be podcast) about the most epic fails... of history. ErikSlader.com Ben Thompson is the author of eleven books on various awesome historical subjects including the Guts & Glory series, and has appeared on television programs for the History Channel, Discovery, and the American Heroes Channel. He has written for Cracked, Fangoria, Soldier of Fortune, and The American Mustache Institute, currently owns four swords (if you count a letter opener shaped like Glamdring the Foe-Hammer), and can occasionally beat the Star Wars Trilogy arcade game with a single quarter.


Book Information
ISBN 9781250150530
Author Ben Thompson
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Roaring Brook Press
Publisher Roaring Brook Press
Weight(grams) 152g
Dimensions(mm) 190mm * 123mm * 11mm