The Discovery of America 1492–1584

This book, part of the Cambridge Travel Books series, concentrates on the European discovery of America.

Philip F. Alexander (Edited by)

9781107600607, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 16 June 2011

230 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm, 0.26 kg

The Cambridge Travel Books series was created during the early part of the twentieth century, the aim being to illustrate the history of geographical discovery by gathering together eyewitness accounts from selected journeys of importance. All of the volumes in the series are carefully edited, each containing a concise, yet informative, introduction, a timeline, and numerous illustrations. This book concentrates on the European discovery of America, firsthand accounts are provided regarding the first three voyages of Columbus, together with later journeys made by James Cartier, Humfrey Gilbert, and Philip Amadas with Arthur Barlow. This is a fascinating collection that will remain of value to anyone with an interest in the history of American exploration.

Introduction
1. Some important dates in the history of discovery
2. Columbus: first voyage (1492–3): a letter, extracts from the journal
3. Columbus: second voyage (1493–6)
4. Columbus: third voyage (1498–1500)
5. Cartier: second voyage (1535–6)
6. Gilbert's voyage (1584)
7. Amadas and Barlow's voyage (1584)
Notes.

Subject Areas: Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500 [HBLC]