A Horizon caravel book

Text and illustrations trace the history of the exploration of Africa with emphasis on the 19th-century expeditions which helped map the continent and open it to European influence and colonization.

"Horizon caravel book." The exciting story of the conquest and destruction of the Aztec civilization by Cortes during 1519-1521. The illustrations are copious and lavish, many in full color.

Text and illustrations trace the history of the exploration of Africa with emphasis on the 19th-century expeditions which helped map the continent and open it to European influence and colonization.

"Horizon caravel book." Describes Cook's personality, his relationships with his crew, and his voyages of exploration to the islands of the South Pacific.