Explains what a conquistador was and describes the expeditions that they conducted in the name of the Spanish government. Depicts the cruelty of many conquistadors toward the native people in their search for gold and their mission to claim lands for Spain. Includes color illustrations, a glossary, and an index.
A brief biography of sixteenth-century Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, that chronicles the life and adventures of the first man to sail around the world.
Provides an illustrated overview of South Pacific mythology, covering Australia, New Zealand, Polynesia, and Hawaii, and discussing the unique qualities and traditions of the region's mythology.
