Heroes Of Maritime Discovery

""Heroes of Maritime Discovery"" is a historical book written by William Henry Davenport Adams and originally published in 1882. The book is a collection of stories about famous explorers and adventurers who made significant contributions to the history of ocean exploration and enterprise. The stories cover a wide range of time periods and locations, from the ancient Phoenicians to the more recent expeditions of Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama. The book also includes accounts of lesser-known explorers, such as the Portuguese navigator Bartolomeu Dias and the English sailor Francis Drake. Throughout the book, Adams emphasizes the bravery and determination of these heroes, who risked their lives to discover new lands and expand the boundaries of human knowledge. The writing style is engaging and informative, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the history of maritime exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.