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Henry the Navigator, prince of Portuguese exploration, Lisa Ariganello

Label
Henry the Navigator, prince of Portuguese exploration, Lisa Ariganello
Language
eng
resource.biographical
individual biography
Illustrations
mapsillustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Henry the Navigator
Oclc number
66527138
Responsibility statement
Lisa Ariganello
Series statement
In the footsteps of explorers
Sub title
prince of Portuguese exploration
Summary
A biography of Portugal's national hero whose advanced ideas on geography and navigation opened the way for Columbus and other explorers
Table Of Contents
Introduction -- Into "the unknown" -- Medieval Portugal -- Royal Beginnings -- Island Colonies -- West African Coast -- West African coast -- People of West Africa -- Prince Henry's slaves -- Caravels and sailors -- Exploration continues -- Prince Henry's Legacy -- Glossary and Index
Target audience
juvenile
Classification
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