
audiobook
by Charles H. L. (Charles Haven Ladd) Johnston
FAMOUS DISCOVERERS and Explorers of America
PREFACE
THE VOICE
CONTENTS
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
LEIF ERICSON:
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS:
AMERIGO VESPUCCI:
JUAN PONCE DE LEON:
VASCO NUÑEZ DE BALBOA:
Step into the age when the world’s map was still being drawn by daring men and women who chased the horizon. This compact volume brings together vivid portraits and lively sketches of the most influential explorers who first set foot on the Americas, from the Viking adventurer who first reached the far north to the Spaniards who claimed new kingdoms in the south. Written in a clear, conversational tone, the author weaves together facts and anecdotes that highlight the courage, hardship, and curiosity that drove these journeys.
Listeners will travel alongside figures such as the intrepid sailor who first sighted the New World’s coast, the bold conquistador who entered the heart of ancient empires, and the intrepid river explorers who charted the great inland waterways. Each chapter captures the spirit of discovery, the clash of cultures, and the relentless push into unknown lands, all underscored by evocative poetry that echoes the explorers’ own voices.
Ideal for anyone fascinated by early voyages, the book offers a concise, illustrated narrative that brings history to life without overwhelming detail, making the era of exploration accessible and engaging for modern ears.
Full title
Famous Discoverers and Explorers of America Their Voyages, Battles, and Hardships in Traversing and Conquering the Unknown Territories of a New World Their Voyages, Battles, and Hardships in Traversing and Conquering the Unknown Territories of a New World
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (600K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Nov 9, 2015
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1877–1943
A lively early-20th-century writer, he turned American history into brisk adventure, filling his books with explorers, scouts, cavalry leaders, and frontier figures. He also wrote poetry, giving his work a slightly more personal voice than many straightforward historical compilations of the period.
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