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MAN'S QUfST fOR
MANY little
boys, when
asked wha t they
want to be when they grow up, will unhesitatingly
reply, "A fireman, or a policeman,
or a sailor," and, lately, "a spaceman."
Thus the quest for adventure, an
exciting or unusual experience or a bold
and difficult undertaking, begins early in
life. Adventure is not always soughtsometimes
it comes upon one quite unexpectedly.
Those seeking adventure are impelled by
multitudinous motives. Some have been
scientists and explOl'crs. Others have been
influenced by stories of fabulous wealth.
Stin others sought fame. Many explorers
were men of vision. But it is amazing how
many adventurers have started out with
the sole purpose of conquest and
conversion, and behind banners
bearing a cross; such
adventurers often plundered
and killed off those
they viewed as savages.
Thus history paints in true
colors the crusaders and conquistadors.
They warred in the
name of religion but managed to
pick up rich spoils along the way.
Adventurous Historian
An early adventurer whose purpose was
different from that of many others was
Herodotus, the fifth-century B.C. Greek
historian. With
the special impetus
and
strength needed
for adventure,
Herodotus set
out with zest
and endurance on a journey he
hoped would satisfy his thirst
for knowledge. The result was a series of
writings about much of the ancient world.
Exactly how far Herodotus went is not
known, but his writings indicate that he
weJlt to Babylon, Cyrene, Thessaly, India,
Persia, Italy, Arabia, Cyprus and Egypt.
His history of ancient Egypt is regarded
by many as one of the best. As a historian
he wanted his readers to understand what
kind of people lived in various countries
and in what manner they worshiped their
gods. It must have taken much determination
and stamina to travel endless miles
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