discoveries in geography

Traces the history of explorationin Central and South America, telling of treasure-seeking conquistadores, as well as missionaries seeking to convert native civilizations to Christianity. Includes photographs, navigational charts and maps, a glossary, and comprehensive index.

Tells the story of the first explorers to travel around the world and describes how and why the epic journeys of Magellan and Drake came to be made.

Tells the stories of twenty men, eight women, one museum, and one ship that have helped increase man's awareness and knowledge of the world and the universe.