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  • The Great Explorers of North America: Complete Biographies, Historical Documents, Journals & Letters

    Journeys Across North America: Explorers' Chronicles & Historical Narratives

    by Stephen Leacock, Edward Everett Hale, Julius E. Olson, Thomas A. Janvier, Frederick A. Ober, Charles W. Colby, Elizabeth Hodges ...
    The Great Explorers of North America: Complete Biographies, Historical Documents, Journals & Letters captures the adventurous spirit and transformative historical narratives of explorers who ventured into the vast territories of North America. Through an assemblage of biographies, primary source documents, journals, and letters, this anthology invites readers to traverse the unknown with those who ... Read more

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  • The Great Explorers of North America: Complete Biographies, Historical Documents, Journals & Letters

    Adventurers Who Shaped the New World

    by Julius E. Olson, Edward Everett Hale, Elizabeth Hodges, Frederick A. Ober, Stephen Leacock, Charles W. Colby, Thomas A. Janvier ...
    European colonization of America occurred as a result of the bravery and discoveries of great navigators, visionaries and adventurers. This carefully edited collection presents the lives of the most influential explorers of North America: Eric the Red, Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, Amerigo Vespucci, Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Jacques Cartier, Henry Hudson and Samuel de Champlain. Sale with these ... Read more

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  • Vasco Nunez de Balboa

    by Frederick A. Ober ...
    "Vasco Nunez de Balboa" by Frederick A. Ober is a captivating biography that explores the life of one of the most significant figures in the Age of Exploration. Balboa, a Spanish explorer, is best known for his daring expedition across the Isthmus of Panama, where he became the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from the New World. Ober meticulously details Balboa's adventures, his struggles ... Read more

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  • "Old Put" The Patriot

    by Frederick A. Ober ...
    "Old Put" The Patriot by Frederick A. Ober is a compelling narrative that delves into the life of Israel Putnam, a prominent figure in the American Revolutionary War. Ober paints a vivid portrait of Putnam's bravery and leadership, showcasing his pivotal role in key battles and his unwavering commitment to the cause of independence. The book captures the spirit of the era, highlighting the ... Read more

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  • Amerigo Vespucci

    by Frederick A. Ober ...
    "Amerigo Vespucci" by Frederick A. Ober is a captivating biography that delves into the life and explorations of the Italian navigator and cartographer, Amerigo Vespucci. Ober meticulously chronicles Vespucci's voyages to the New World, highlighting his contributions to the understanding of the Americas. The book paints a vivid picture of the era of exploration, showcasing Vespucci's keen ... Read more

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  • Vasco Núñez de Balboa

    The Discoverer of the Pacific

    by Frederick A. Ober ...
    Balboa crossing Panama in 1513 to become the first European to see the Pacific from America, and the executioner's block that finished him six years later. Ober wrote a series of these lives from the Spanish sources. This edition is bound with 60 plates of painting by William Hodges, Frederic Edwin Church, Albert Bierstadt and J. M. W. Turner, and includes six illustrations restored and coloured ... Read more

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  • The Story of North American Discovery and Exploration

    Biographies, Historical Documents, Journals & Letters of the Greatest Explorers of North America

    by Julius E. Olson, Edward Everett Hale, Elizabeth Hodges, Frederick A. Ober, Stephen Leacock, Charles W. Colby, Thomas A. Janvier ...
    The Story of North American Discovery and Exploration' is a seminal anthology that captures the vast, tumultuous sweep of the continent's exploration. This collection masterfully encompasses a variety of literary styles, from the rigorous scholarly analysis to the vivid narrative histories, offering readers a panoramic view of the vast territories and the myriad cultures encountered. Key pieces ... Read more

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  • Discovering the New World

    Essays and Narratives of Transatlantic Exploration, Colonial Beginnings, and Cultural Memory

    by Julius E. Olson, Edward Everett Hale, Elizabeth Hodges, Frederick A. Ober, Stephen Leacock, Charles W. Colby, Thomas A. Janvier ...
    Discovering the New World gathers historical narrative, travel writing, reflective essay, and imaginative reconstruction around the enduring drama of Atlantic encounter and continental exploration. Its varied selections illuminate discovery not as a single triumphant event but as a sequence of voyages, interpretations, conflicts, and acts of description. Accounts of seafaring adventure, colonial ... Read more

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  • Spain

    by Frederick A. Ober ...
    In "Spain," Frederick A. Ober presents a vivid and comprehensive exploration of the Spanish landscape, culture, and history, illustrating the interplay between the past and present that defines the nation. Ober's prose is both lyrical and evocative, immersing readers in the sun-drenched vistas and rich traditions of Spain, while employing a blend of personal narrative and historical analysis. This ... Read more

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  • Vasco Nuñez de Balboa

    The Conquistador Who Crossed Panama and First Beheld the Pacific in the New World

    by Frederick A. Ober ...
    Frederick A. Ober's *Vasco Nuñez de Balboa* presents the Spanish explorer's dramatic career, from his troubled beginnings and Atlantic crossing to his march across the Isthmus of Panama and celebrated sighting of the Pacific Ocean. Combining narrative biography with geographical and historical explanation, Ober emphasizes exploration as a contest of endurance, ambition, diplomacy, and violence. ... Read more

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  • "Old Put" The Patriot

    A Riveting Historical Novel of Bravery, Leadership, and Dedication in the American Revolutionary War

    by Frederick A. Ober ...
    In "Old Put" The Patriot, Frederick A. Ober delves into the life and legacy of Israel Putnam, a pivotal figure in the American Revolutionary War, renowned for his bravery and charismatic leadership. Ober's engaging narrative combines rich historical details with a vivid literary style that captures the spirit of the 18th century. The book unearths the complexities of Putnam'Äôs character while ... Read more

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  • Vasco Nunez De Balboa

    by Frederick A. Ober ...
    Vasco Nunez De Balboa by Frederick A. Ober. Balboa is most famous for discovering the Pacific ocean, but this was but one incident in a swashbuckling life.After running amok in Hispaniola, Balboa escaped from the island by stowing away in a barrel, and founded the first Spanish settlement in the region of Darien (modern Panama) by first battling, and then making alliances with several important ... Read more

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