Americo Vespucio (1880)

By Gregorio Perez Gomar

Book Overview

Americo Vespucio (1880) is a book written by Gregorio Perez Gomar that provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Americo Vespucio, a renowned explorer and cartographer from Florence, Italy. The book covers Vespucio's early life, his association with the Medici family, and his expedition to the New World. It also describes his encounters with the indigenous people of South America and his efforts to map the continent. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Vespucio's contributions to the field of geography and cartography, including his role in naming the continent of America. The author also explores Vespucio's legacy and the impact of his work on subsequent explorers and scholars. Overall, Americo Vespucio (1880) is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the development of geographical knowledge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164160222
• ISBN13: 9781164160229
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"