Narratives Of Adventure And Early Discovery (1848)

By James Hogg

Book Overview

Narratives of Adventure and Early Discovery is a book written by James Hogg and published in 1848. The book is a collection of stories about explorers and adventurers who traveled to various parts of the world in search of new lands, treasures, and knowledge. The stories are based on real-life events and are written in a narrative style that makes them engaging and exciting to read.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different adventurer or explorer. The first section, for example, is about Christopher Columbus and his journey to the Americas. The second section is about the Viking explorers who traveled to North America long before Columbus. Other sections are about explorers who traveled to Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.The stories in Narratives of Adventure and Early Discovery are not just about the adventures themselves, but also about the cultures and peoples that the explorers encountered. Hogg provides detailed descriptions of the places that the explorers visited and the people they met, giving readers a glimpse into the world as it was during the Age of Exploration.Overall, Narratives of Adventure and Early Discovery is a fascinating book that provides a unique perspective on the history of exploration and discovery. The stories are well-written and engaging, and the book is a must-read for anyone interested in history, adventure, or exploration.Contains Christopher Columbus And American Discovery, Hernando Cortes And The Conquest Of Mexico, Pizarro And The Conquest Of Peru, Vasco De Gama And The Conquest Of Hindostan, La Perouse, Alonzo De Ojeda, Don Diego Nicuesa.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: 1164879081
• ISBN13: 9781164879084
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"