Most of us learned that the New World was named after the Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci; who sailed here in 1499. As we investigate the last 25 years of the 15th cent.; we realize that a new continent was visited by explorers merchants alike A series of recent discoveries reveal a new intriguing theory about how America got its name. The worlds of Waldseemuller; Vespucci; Cabot; Columbus; a Welshman named Richard Amerike are unraveled enumerated to create a spellbinding book. Tantalizing new evidence is presented here in a gripping account that is both educational entertaining. Introduces new events characters that blend into the age of discovery to create a compelling story of adventure learning. Illustrations.
#2488292 in Books 2012-08-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.00 x .60 x 6.50l; 1.10 #File Name: 0752464795192 pages
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