Amerigo Vespucci (1907) - Frederick Albion Ober - Bog

Amerigo Vespucci (1907) is a biography written by Frederick Albion Ober about the life and adventures of the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci. The book begins with Vespucci's early life in Florence and follows his journey to Spain, where he became a navigator for the Spanish monarchy. Vespucci's travels to the New World are described in detail, including his voyages to South America and the Caribbean. The book also explores the controversy surrounding Vespucci's claim of being the first to discover the New World, as well as his contributions to the exploration and mapping of the Americas. Throughout the book, Ober provides historical context and background information on the era of exploration, making it an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of the Americas.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.