The Romance Of Discovery

The Romance of Discovery is a historical book written by Hendrik Willem Van Loon in 1917. The book provides a detailed account of the earliest navigators and their journey in discovering America. The author narrates the story of Christopher Columbus and his voyage to the New World. The book also covers the travels of other explorers such as John Cabot, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan. Van Loon's writing style is engaging and entertaining, making the book an enjoyable read for both history enthusiasts and casual readers. The author provides a unique perspective on the discovery of America, highlighting the challenges and hardships faced by the explorers. The book is also richly illustrated with maps, portraits, and other images, adding to the visual appeal of the text. Overall, The Romance of Discovery is a fascinating and informative historical account that provides readers with a deeper understanding of the discovery of America and the early navigators who made it possible.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.