Great Epochs In American History Volume 1; Voyages Of Discovery And Early Explorations

A voyage that reshaped a continent rediscover the stirring origins of America in a newly restored classic. Great Epochs in American History Volume 1: Voyages of Discovery and Early Explorations 1000 A.D. 1682 (edited by Francis W. Halsey) gathers the bold narratives maps and eyewitness accounts that trace pre-colonial American history and the first century-and-a-half of European contact. From Norse landings and early American explorers to the age of Iberian and English ambition this volume weaves exploration narratives into a panoramic history of discovery of America and the forces that birthed the New World. Historically authoritative yet vividly readable this edition revives rare primary sources and vivid storytelling that historians and curious readers crave. Its literary significance lies in preserving the voice of early chroniclers and the editorial care of Francis W. Halsey offering context that links individual voyages to larger historical American epochs. Perfect for casual readers students and classic literature collectors this Alpha Editions release has been out of print for decades and is now republished restored and curated for today s and future generations. More than a reprint it is a collector s item and cultural treasure an essential addition to any library of exploration and discovery books American history volumes or Gutenberg historical texts. Reclaim the thrill of voyages of discovery and early explorations 1000-1682.