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100	1		_aKingston, William Henry Giles, _d1814-1880
245	1	0	_aNotable Voyagers, From Columbus to Nordenskiold
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-11-15
508			_aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520			_a"Notable Voyagers, From Columbus to Nordenskiold" by W.H.G. Kingston and Henry Frith is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles significant voyages of exploration from the time of Columbus through to Nordenskiold, providing intricate details of each journey while capturing the essence and motivations of the explorers involved. The narrative weaves together the lives of these adventurers, charting their quests as they grapple with the challenges of their times. The opening of the book begins by introducing Christopher Columbus and his persistence in acquiring royal support for his ambitious voyage to find a western route to India. It describes his early life, the skepticism he faced from learned men regarding his theories about the earth’s geography, and his eventual introduction to Queen Isabella, who plays a pivotal role in supporting his expedition. Upon successfully convincing the Spanish royal court to finance his journey, the narrative sets the stage for Columbus's monumental first voyage in 1492, leading to the momentous discovery of the New World. Through a rich tapestry of historical events and characters, the book promises to enlighten readers about the intricacies and triumphs of maritime exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aVoyages and travels
653			_aExplorers
700	1		_aFrith, Henry, _d1840-
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23494
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