The Romance Of Discovery: Being An Account Of The Earliest Navigators And The Discovery Of America (1917)

by Hendrik Willem van Loon

Book Overview

The Romance of Discovery is a historical book written by Hendrik Willem Van Loon in 1917. The book provides a detailed account of the earliest navigators and their journey in discovering America. The author narrates the story of Christopher Columbus and his voyage to the New World. The book also covers the travels of other explorers such as John Cabot, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan. Van Loon's writing style is engaging and entertaining, making...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1168048052
• ISBN13: 9781168048059
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"