The Race to the New World Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, and a Lost History of Discovery |
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| Author:
| Hunter, Douglas |
| ISBN: | 978-0-230-11011-3 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2011 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan Limited
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $27.00 |
Book Description:
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Christopher Columbus and his lesser known rival, fellow Italian explorer for hire John Cabot, were both searching for a shortcut to the riches of the Indies, instead they found a New World they were not looking for. This revelatory look at how their lives intersected provides a fresh insight into a turning point in world history.
Christopher Columbus and his lesser known rival, fellow Italian explorer for hire John Cabot, were both searching for a shortcut to the riches of the Indies, instead they found a New World they were not looking for. This revelatory look at how their lives intersected provides a fresh insight into a turning point in world history.