Verrazano's Voyage Along The Atlantic Coast Of North America, 1524 (1916) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167156397)

Verrazano's Voyage Along The Atlantic Coast Of North America, 1524 is a historical account of the Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano's journey along the eastern coast of North America in the early 16th century. The book, first published in 1916, is based on Verrazzano's original journal and letters written during his expedition.The book begins with an introduction that provides background information on Verrazzano's life and the political and economic climate of Europe at the time. It then goes on to describe Verrazzano's voyage, starting with his departure from France in 1524 and continuing through his exploration of the coast from present-day North Carolina to Nova Scotia.The narrative is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna encountered by Verrazzano and his crew, as well as the interactions they had with the indigenous peoples they encountered along the way. The book also includes detailed maps and illustrations that help to bring the journey to life.Overall, Verrazano's Voyage Along The Atlantic Coast Of North America, 1524 is a fascinating historical document that provides a unique perspective on the early exploration of North America and the interactions between European explorers and indigenous peoples. It is a must-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.

Author: Giovanni Da Verrazzano
ISBN-10: 1167156390
ISBN-13: 9781167156397
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.08d