Young Folks' Book Of American Explorers

By Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Book Overview

The Young Folks' Book of American Explorers by Thomas Wentworth Higginson is a comprehensive guide to the early exploration of America. The book covers the major expeditions that took place in the Americas, including those led by Columbus, Ponce de Leon, Cortes, and De Soto. The text is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to young readers. Each chapter is accompanied by illustrations and maps, which help to bring the stories to life. The book also includes biographical sketches of the explorers, providing insight into their motivations and personalities. Overall, The Young Folks' Book of American Explorers is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of early America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163794015
• ISBN13: 9781163794012
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"