Stories Of The Three Americas: Their Discovery And Settlement (1890)

By Eunice C. Corbett and Anna Content

Book Overview

""Stories of the Three Americas: Their Discovery and Settlement"" is a historical book written by Eunice C. Corbett and published in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive account of the discovery and settlement of the three Americas - North, Central, and South America. It covers the period from the arrival of Columbus in the New World in 1492 to the end of the 18th century. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a specific event or historical figure. The author discusses the journeys of explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, and Hernando Cortes, and their interactions with the indigenous people. The book also covers the establishment of colonies by the Spanish, French, and English, and their struggles to survive in the New World. Corbett's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an excellent resource for students and history enthusiasts. The book includes maps and illustrations that help readers visualize the events and places being discussed. Overall, ""Stories of the Three Americas: Their Discovery and Settlement"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the Americas.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: 1165778750
• ISBN13: 9781165778751
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"