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Routledge Amerigo Vespucci Pilot - Historical Biography Book

Name: Routledge Amerigo Vespucci Pilot - Historical Biography Book
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Explore the historical voyages of Americo Vespucio through this scholarly volume from Routledge. Originally published in 1967, this book provides a detailed look at the expeditions that shaped our understanding of the New World. It follows the journeys of Vespucci as he sailed under the Spanish flag in 1499 and later for the King of Portugal in 1501. While Christopher Columbus maintained until his death that he had reached Asia, Vespucci's travels helped clear the confusion caused by contradictory reports of the era. This text details how Vespucci explored over 6000 miles of continuous shoreline and discovered significant landmarks, including the Amazon and Para Rivers. This volume is an essential resource for readers interested in the history of exploration and the geographical discoveries that defined the Age of Discovery. It serves as a valuable reference for those studying the transition from the era of Columbus to the actual mapping of the Americas.

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Detailed historical account of the voyages of Americo Vespucio under Spanish and Portuguese flags.

Explores the geographical discoveries made during the 1499 and 1501 expeditions.

Provides context on the conflicting reports of Columbus and how Vespucci helped clarify the geography of the Americas.

Documents the exploration of over 6000 miles of shoreline including the discovery of the Amazon and Para Rivers.

Serves as a significant biographical reference for students and historians of early maritime exploration.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0714610216
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Reference
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 26 May 1967
Listed Since: 02 February 2007

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