Discusses the story of explorer Amerigo Vespucci, who discovered new lands for Spain and Portugal while searching for a new route to the Indies, covering his work for Christopher Columbus and various voyages, with illustrations.
Examines the life of Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, discussing his childhood and youth, his travels to Spain, his voyage on behalf of King Ferdinand V, his development of a navigation system, his further expeditions, and his final years.
