The Romance Of Discovery

The Romance Of Discovery

Hendrik Willem Van Loon

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781160714051
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The Romance of Discovery is a historical account of the earliest navigators and their discovery of America, written by Hendrik Willem Van Loon and published in 1917. The book covers the period from the ancient Greeks to the European explorers of the 15th and 16th centuries, including Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan. Van Loon’s writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book suitable for readers of all ages. He weaves together historical facts and personal anecdotes to create a vivid picture of the time period and the people who shaped it. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part covering the ancient world and the early explorers of the Mediterranean. The second part focuses on the Age of Discovery, including the Portuguese and Spanish explorers who set out to find a sea route to Asia. The final part of the book covers the discovery of America and the impact it had on world history. Overall, The Romance of Discovery is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the discovery of new worlds.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.

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