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Recounts the life of the man behind the legend.

Traces the voyages of Columbus and his quest to reach the New World, describing the native peoples he encountered, and the role he played in future exploration of the Americas and near extermination of Native American people.

Presents a brief biography of explorer Christopher Columbus, the first man known to cross the Atlantic Ocean, and discusses what he found when he reached the islands now known as the West Indies.

Presents a biography of Florentine explorer, Amerigo Vespucci, and describes the adventures and exploits of the man for whom the New World was named.

A biography of explorer Christopher Columbus, from his early life, to his three voyages, to his mixed legacy.

Explores the events surrounding the explorations of Christopher Columbus, providing a variety of view points and facts. Features color illustrations and a glossary of terms.

Presents an illustrated history of Hernando Cortes' invasion of Mexico and discusses the positive and negative legacy Cortes left behind.

Examines the life of Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortes, discussing his youth, his leadership during the conquest of the Aztec Empires, and his later years.

A biography of the Spanish explorer who sought fruitlessly to discover a fountain of youth in Florida and the Caribbean.

"Examines the life of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, including his birth and early sea voyages, his famed discovery of the New World, and his legacy in American history"--Provided by publisher.