The Great Explorers of North America: Complete Biographies, Historical Documents, Journals & Letters
By Stephen Leacock, Edward Everett Hale, Julius E. Olson, Thomas A. Janvier, Frederick A. Ober, Charles W. Colby, Elizabeth Hodges
Length29h 59m
About this audiobook
The Great Explorers of North America: Complete Biographies, Historical Documents, Journals & Letters is a meticulously curated anthology that captures the spirit of exploration that defined an era. This collection delves into the daring quests and riveting chronicles of explorers who traversed the vast and untamed lands of North America. From insightful biographies to historical documents, journals, and personal letters, the anthology celebrates the diversity of experiences and storytelling styles inherent in the recounting of such extraordinary journeys. The texts illuminate the explorers' intrepid spirits and offer a panoramic view of their encounters and the landscapes that molded their experiences. The anthology brings together contributions from a distinguished group of authors, including the likes of Stephen Leacock and Edward Everett Hale, among others. With profound academic insights and rich narrative prose, these writers have established themselves in the domains of historical and literary exploration. Their collective work in this volume underscores an alignment with movements of historical documentation and cultural nostalgia, revisiting the past to inform the present. Each author brings their unique perspective, contributing to a nuanced tapestry that reflects the multifaceted nature of exploration and its impact on North American cultural memory. This anthology is an indispensable resource for any reader interested in exploring the intricate web of North American exploration through an array of voices. It offers a compelling educational journey into the heart of discovery, granting an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the vibrant and complex narratives that shaped a continent. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in this collection, to uncover its vast insights, and to join the dialogue it inspires between its diverse authors. Whether for scholarly study or personal enrichment, this volume promises to both inform and inspire through the timeless art of storytelling.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length29 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 12, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3The Saga of Eric the Red
4The Vinland History of the Flat Island Book
5From Adam of Bremen’s Descriptio Insularum Aquilonis
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6From the Icelandic Annals
7Papal Letters Concerning the Bishopric of Gardar in Greenland During the Fifteenth Century
8CHAPTER I — EARLY LIFE OF COLUMBUS
9CHAPTER II — HIS PLANS FOR DISCOVERY
10CHAPTER III — THE GREAT VOYAGE
11CHAPTER IV — THE LANDING ON THE TWELFTH OF OCTOBER
12CHAPTER V — LANDING ON CUBA
13CHAPTER VI — DISCOVERY OF HAYTI OR HISPANIOLA
14CHAPTER VII — COLUMBUS IS CALLED TO MEET THE KING AND QUEEN
15CHAPTER VIII — THE SECOND EXPEDITION SAILS
16CHAPTER IX — THE NEW COLONY
17CHAPTER X — THE THIRD VOYAGE
18CHAPTER XI — SPAIN, 1500, 1501
19CHAPTER XII — FOURTH VOYAGE
20CHAPTER XIII — TWO SAD YEARS
21APPENDIX A
22SUMMARY
23APPENDIX B
24APPENDIX C
25The life of John Cabot
26Original Narratives of the Voyages of John Cabot:
27Letter of Lorenzo Pasqualigo to His Brothers Alvise and Francesco, Merchants in Venice
28Despatch to Ferdinand and Isabella From Pedro De Ayala Junior Ambassador at the Court of England, July 25, 1498 (pt. 1)
29Despatch to Ferdinand and Isabella From Pedro De Ayala Junior Ambassador at the Court of England, July 25, 1498 (pt. 2)
30Despatch to Ferdinand and Isabella From Pedro De Ayala Junior Ambassador at the Court of England, July 25, 1498 (pt. 3)
31I THE MAN-OF-THE-BARREL 1475-1510
32II LEADER OF A FORLORN HOPE 1510
33III BALBOA ASSERTS HIS SUPREMACY 1510
34IV BALBOA CAPTURES A PRINCESS 1511
35V THE CACIQUES OF DARIEN 1511
36VI FIRST TIDINGS OF THE PACIFIC 1512
37VII A SEARCH FOR THE GOLDEN TEMPLE 1511
38VIII CONSPIRACY OF THE CACIQUES 1512
39IX HOW THE CONSPIRACY WAS DEFEATED 1512
40X DISSENSIONS IN THE COLONY 1512
41XI BALBOA STRENGTHENS HIS ARM 1512
42XII THE QUEST FOR THE AUSTRAL OCEAN 1513
43XIII ON THE SHORES OF THE PACIFIC 1513
44XIV A RIVAL IN THE FIELD 1514
45XV PEDRARIAS, THE SCOURGE OF DARIEN 1515
46XVI IN THE DOMAIN OF THE DRAGONS 1515
47XVII A COMPACT WITH THE ENEMY 1516
48XVIII BUILDING THE BRIGANTINES 1516
49XIX IMPRISONED AND IN CHAINS 1517
50XX THE END OF VASCO NUÑEZ DE BALBOA 1517
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