A Book of American Explorers by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
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| Author | Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911 |
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| LoC No. | 16009918 |
| Title | A Book of American Explorers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The legends of the Northmen (985-1008) -- Columbus and his companions (1492-1503) -- Cabot and Verrazzano (1497-1524) -- The strange voyage of Cabeza de Vaca (1528-1533) -- The French in Canada (1534-1536) -- Adventures of De Soto (1538-1542) -- The French in Florida (1562-1565) -- Sir Humphrey Gilbert (1583) -- The lost colonies of Virginia (1584-1590) -- Unsuccessful New England settlements (1602-1607) -- Captain John Smith (1606-1631) -- Champlain on the war-path (1609) -- Henry Hudson and the New Netherlands (1609-1626) -- The Pilgrims at Plymouth (1620-1621) -- The Massachusetts Bay Colony (1629-1631). |
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| Summary | "A Book of American Explorers" by Thomas Wentworth Higginson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work offers a compilation of narratives and extracts from the stories of early explorers of America, showcasing the adventures and discoveries of figures from various nations, including Norsemen, Italians, and Spaniards. Through these accounts, readers are given a glimpse into the captivating journeys that shaped the early exploration of the American continent. At the start of the book, Higginson expresses admiration for the narratives of early American explorers, comparing them to well-known tales like "Robinson Crusoe." He outlines his intention to compile and present these stories with minimal alteration to preserve their original charm and language. The opening section introduces readers to the legends of the Northmen, detailing stories of significant figures like Leif the Lucky, who embarked on voyages to discover lands that would eventually become part of America. The narrative sets the stage for the rich tales of exploration that follow, inviting readers to delve deeper into the adventures of courage and discovery that defined an era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 |
| Subject | America -- Discovery and exploration |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56346 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 103 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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