voyages and travels

Presents the life story of the Portuguese sea captain who commanded the first expedition to sail around the world.

Examines the achievements of the two men who led the great exploring expedition through territory gained by the Louisiana Purchase.

Discusses the life and travels of the eighteenth-century British navigator and explorer known for his adventurous voyages and maps of the Pacific.

Fourteen-year-old Daniel joins a whaling ship in 1856 and after two years of cruel treatment, he deserts the ship for the Siberian wilderness.

Photographs of the 1990 voyage of the new Nina, original illustrations, historical paintings, and maps present a picture of what it was like to sail with Columbus.

Discusses Christopher Columbus's exploration of America, focusing on his first expedition aboard the three famous ships.