Prince Henry, the navigator : pioneer of modern exploration / Aileen Gallagher.

By:

Gallagher, Aileen

Material type: Text

TextSeries: The library of explorers and explorationPublication details: New York : Rosen Pub. Group, 2003.Edition: 1st edDescription: 112 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cmISBN:

082393621X (lib. bdg.) :

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DDC classification:

946.9/02/092 B 21

LOC classification:

G286.H5 G35 2003

Contents:

Introduction: The navigator who wasn't -- Land's end -- Prophecy and profit -- The first crusade -- Unseen lands -- Beyond the point of no return -- Travesty at Tangier -- Slaves and civet cats -- Final voyages.

Summary: Profiles Prince Henry of Portugal, whose support enabled explorers to claim new lands, spread Christianity, and increase trade between Europe and Africa while he, himself, remained close to home.

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Includes bibliographical references (p.108-109) and index.

Profiles Prince Henry of Portugal, whose support enabled explorers to claim new lands, spread Christianity, and increase trade between Europe and Africa while he, himself, remained close to home.