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Amerigo Vespucci - The Original Classic Edition

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Amerigo Vespucci (March 9, 1454 - February 22, 1512) was an Italian explorer, financier, navigator and cartographer. The Americas are generally believed to have derived their name from the feminized Latin version of his first name.Frederick Albion Ober (1849-1913) was an American naturalist and writer.During his writing career which lasted 30 years he wrote more than 40 books mostly travel books ... Read more

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Amerigo Vespucci (March 9, 1454 - February 22, 1512) was an Italian explorer, financier, navigator and cartographer. The Americas are generally believed to have derived their name from the feminized Latin version of his first name.Frederick Albion Ober (1849-1913) was an American naturalist and writer.During his writing career which lasted 30 years he wrote more than 40 books mostly travel books
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Francisco Pizarro And The Conquest Of Peru (Unabridged)

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Francisco Pizarro was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to ... Read more

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Francisco Pizarro was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to
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Old Put, the Patriot

The Life Story of Israel Putnam

by Ober, Frederick A. ...

Israel Putnam (January 7, 1718 – May 29, 1790) was an American army general and Freemason, popularly known as "Old Put," who fought with distinction at the Battle of Bunker Hill (1775) during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). His reckless courage and fighting spirit were known far beyond Connecticut's borders through the circulation of folk legends celebrating his exploits.He had notable ... Read more

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Israel Putnam (January 7, 1718 – May 29, 1790) was an American army general and Freemason, popularly known as "Old Put," who fought with distinction at the Battle of Bunker Hill (1775) during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). His reckless courage and fighting spirit were known far beyond Connecticut's borders through the circulation of folk legends celebrating his exploits.He had notable
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Vasco Nunez de Balboa

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"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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"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
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"Old Put" The Patriot

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"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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"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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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"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
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Vasco Nunez de Balboa

by Frederick Ober ...

While Vasco Nuñez de Balboa may be reckoned among the greatest of the minor explorers, yet less has been written of him, perhaps, than of any other in his class except Juan Ponce de Leon. Both names are familiar to every student of history, both are well known even to the casual reader; but both have been strangely neglected by the biographer.The only complete biography of Balboa (it was declared ... Read more

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While Vasco Nuñez de Balboa may be reckoned among the greatest of the minor explorers, yet less has been written of him, perhaps, than of any other in his class except Juan Ponce de Leon. Both names are familiar to every student of history, both are well known even to the casual reader; but both have been strangely neglected by the biographer.The only complete biography of Balboa (it was declared
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Vasco Nuñez de Balboa

by Frederick Albion Ober ...

THE MAN-OF-THE-BARREL 1475-1510 SOMETIME in the summer of the year 1501 there landed on the southern coast of Santo Domingo one of the strangest expeditions that ever visited its shores. It was commanded by one Rodrigo de Bastidas, a rich notary of Seville, in Old Spain, who had become imbued with a passion for adventure, and so set forth, with a company contained in two caravels, over the route ... Read more

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THE MAN-OF-THE-BARREL 1475-1510 SOMETIME in the summer of the year 1501 there landed on the southern coast of Santo Domingo one of the strangest expeditions that ever visited its shores. It was commanded by one Rodrigo de Bastidas, a rich notary of Seville, in Old Spain, who had become imbued with a passion for adventure, and so set forth, with a company contained in two caravels, over the route
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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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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
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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 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
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