New York's European Explorers

Founded on recent historical investigations, this exciting volume delves into the journeys of the first intrepid travelers who sailed across the ocean to explore unknown lands. Featured explorers include Henry Hudson, Jacques Cartier, Samuel de Champlain, and Giovanni da Verrazzano. It address which Native American peoples were encountered by early explorers. Also included are valuable primary source documents and maps from this exciting period of New York's history.