The Remarkable Life, Adventures And Discoveries Of Sebastian Cabot, Of Bristol: The Founder Of Great Britain's Maritime Power (1869) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437077797)

The Remarkable Life, Adventures And Discoveries Of Sebastian Cabot, Of Bristol: The Founder Of Great Britain�������s Maritime Power is a historical biography written by James Fawckner Nicholls in 1869. The book tells the story of Sebastian Cabot, a 15th-century explorer and navigator who played a crucial role in establishing Britain's maritime power.The biography covers Cabot's early life in Bristol, England, where he was born to Italian parents. It then goes on to detail his travels and adventures, including his time working for the Spanish and English crowns, his voyages to the New World, and his exploration of the River Plate in South America.Nicholls also explores Cabot's contributions to the development of Britain's maritime power, including his role in establishing the first English colony in North America and his involvement in the formation of the Muscovy Company, which helped to expand British trade and commerce.Throughout the book, Nicholls provides a detailed and engaging account of Cabot's life and achievements, drawing on a range of primary sources to paint a vivid picture of this remarkable historical figure. The Remarkable Life, Adventures And Discoveries Of Sebastian Cabot, Of Bristol is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the development of Britain's maritime power.The Founder Of Great Britain�������s Maritime Power, Discoverer Of America And Its First Colonies.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.

Author: James Fawckner Nicholls
ISBN-10: 143707779X
ISBN-13: 9781437077797
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 212
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d