The European Discovery of America Two Volume Set; The Northern Voyages A.D. 500 - 1600 / The Southern Voyages 1492 - 1616

Samuel Eliot Morison

Published by Oxford University Press

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The European Discovery Of America Two Volume SetThe Northern Voyages A. D. 500-1600The Southern Voyages 1492-1616by Samuel Eliot MorisonInventory ID 658106. Hardcover Cloth 712 and 758 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jackets Good. Presumed First BOMC editions 1971 and 1974. Attractive brown buckram boards with 1/4 blue buckram spine and gilt embossing shows off this tight and sound set with no marks or highlights. Slight shelf wear. Bumped corners. Rubbing to spines and boards, some stains. Edges have the usual yellowing. Pages are lightly toned. Unclipped dust jackets with the usual shelf wear - tears, stains, wrinkles and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. Set is heavier than standard book; S and H will be adjusted.Want to protect the these books dust jackets with a mylar cover? Add Biblio or ABEBooks listing 657791 or eBay item 176708421996 to your purchase.A detailed and comprehensive account of the European exploration and discovery of the Americas. Covers the period of exploration and early colonization that occurred during the late 15th and early 16th centuries, a time when explorers from Europe first set foot on the shores of the New World.Key features of The European Discovery of America:Historical Exploration Accounts: The book examines the voyages of notable explorers such as Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, Amerigo Vespucci, and Ferdinand Magellan, among others. It delves into their motivations, journeys, and interactions with indigenous peoples.Thorough Research: Samuel Morison was known for his meticulous research, and these books are no exception. He consulted numerous primary sources, including the writings and logs of the explorers themselves, to provide an accurate and well-documented account of the era.Geographical and Cartographic Aspects: Morison pays particular attention to the development of maps and navigational tools during this period, illustrating how these innovations influenced exploration and understanding of the New World.Interactions with Indigenous Peoples: The book explores the encounters between European explorers and Native American and Indigenous populations. It provides insights into the cultural exchanges, conflicts, and the impact of European diseases on the indigenous people.Historiographical Perspective: Morison's work not only narrates the historical events but also discusses the evolving interpretations and debates within the field of historical scholarship on the European discovery of America.Illustrations and Maps: The book is richly illustrated with maps, illustrations, and images that help readers visualize the explorations, the ships, and the landscapes encountered by the early European voyagers.The European Discovery of America is regarded as a seminal work in the field of exploration history and has been praised for its readability, scholarship, and Morison's ability to make history come alive for the reader. The set provides a well-rounded view of the complex, multifaceted process of European exploration and the profound impact it had on the history of the Americas.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The European Discovery of America Two Volume Set; The Northern Voyages A.D. 500 - 1600 / The Southern Voyages 1492 - 1616
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Binding: Hard
• Edition: 22.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good