The Explorers

Top of pages wrinkled through damp/water damage – especially towards the end of the book.

Chapters:
Man’s ever-enlarging view of his planet
First giant stride on the route to India
Evolution of the shipwright’s art
West from Spain to a vast New World
A natural kingdom to enrapture the senses
East from Portugal to an empire of spices
Marvels of India Oriental through Western eyes
The soldier who completed Columbus’ quest
That unique, that most famous ship, the ‘Victoria’
The death and triumph of Magellan
After discovery: the spoils of exploitation