An exhaustive French-language biographical study of Amerigo Vespucci, the Florentine navigator and explorer for whom the Americas were named. This comprehensive work, penned by Francisco Adolfo de Varnhagen, delves into Vespucci's character, writings, life, and voyages. It includes a detailed examination of Vespucci's first voyage, meticulously explained, and presents new research on the navigator's later voyages.
This volume offers valuable insights into the life and times of one of history's most influential figures in exploration. A crucial resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the Age of Discovery, Renaissance history, and the early exploration of the New World, this biography sheds new light on the man behind the name "America."
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