Part of the award winning Great Explorers series this book details the story of the first circumnavigation of the world. Magellan's four-year journey was marked by extremes of brilliance, courage, brutality and madness. Color paintings throughout.
A history of the conquistador Cabeza de Vaca who in 1528 was shipwrecked off Texas and lived for 8 years among the native tribes of the Southwest. On his return he was a changed man and led the struggle against the exploitation of New World populations.
The story of the first Europeans to survive traveling by boat down the Colorado River. The 1869 3 month exploration reduced 4 boats and 10 men to 2 boats and 6 men, but made them witness to unsurpassed beauty and their true adventure is inspiring.
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The Diary of John Wesley Powell: Conquering the Grand Canyon
