The World's Discoverers: The Story Of Bold Voyages By Brave Navigators During A Thousand Years

By William Henry Johnson

Book Overview

The World's Discoverers is a comprehensive book that tells the story of the bold voyages made by brave navigators over the course of a thousand years. Written by William Henry Johnson, this book takes readers on a journey across the globe, exploring the discoveries made by explorers from different parts of the world.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the early explorations of the Vikings, the voyages of Christopher Columbus and other European explorers, the exploration of Africa and Asia by Arab and Chinese navigators, and the discovery of the New World by the Spanish.Readers will learn about the challenges faced by these explorers, including dangerous storms, treacherous seas, and hostile native populations. They will also gain insight into the motivations that drove these explorers to risk their lives in search of new lands and riches.The World's Discoverers is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, exploration, and the human spirit of adventure. With its engaging writing style and richly detailed illustrations, this book offers a captivating look at the brave men and women who changed the course of history through their daring voyages of discovery.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: 1417962879
• ISBN13: 9781417962877
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"