History

Leif Ericson Biography (from ODIN) Leif Ericson Biography (from ODIN)- Short biography from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Leif Ericson Homepage Leif Ericson Homepage- Biographical essays and articles on "the discoverer of America." Soto is Born Soto is Born- First chapter of the book "Hernando de Soto: A Savage Quest in the Americas". Covers his early life. Hernando De Soto Hernando De Soto- Biographical article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. Round Africa to India, 1497-1498 CE Round Africa to India, 1497-1498 CE- Translation of da Gama's original account. From the Modern History Sourcebook. 500 Years After Vasco da Gama Arrived in India 500 Years After Vasco da Gama Arrived in India- Examines the current controversy over whether da Gama was an explorer or an exploiter. Vasco Da Gama Vasco Da Gama- An article from the Catholic Encyclopedia with links to related articles. Vasco da Gama Vasco da Gama- Explores da Gama's role as the knight commander of the military Order of Christ. Includes other biographical information and sketches. Hernan Cortes - From Second Letter to the Emperor Charles V Hernan Cortes - From Second Letter to the Emperor Charles V- A description of his conquest and its riches, 1520. Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico- Translated accounts provide an Aztec perspective on Cortez's conquest. From the Modern History Sourcebook. Hernando Cortes Hernando Cortes- Concise biographical article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. Hernán Cortés Hernán Cortés- Features a short biographical sketch of the conqueror. Coronado Expedition 1540-42 Coronado Expedition 1540-42- Color map showing Coronado's route with an overlay of current state boundaries. Journey of Coronado Journey of Coronado- Detailed account of the expedition to Cibola in 1540. Francisco Vázquez de Coronado Francisco Vázquez de Coronado- Biography from the PBS series site "The West." James Cook 1728-1779 James Cook 1728-1779- Essay from The Encyclopedia of New Zealand Biography vol.1 (1990). Captain James Cook: The World's Explorer Captain James Cook: The World's Explorer- Biographical essay, several images, Cook bibliography and links, news, and discussion forum. James Cook: Celebrated North Country Explorer James Cook: Celebrated North Country Explorer- The life of Captain Cook and his contemporaries as represented by the collections of the British Library, the Captain Cook Birthplac… Captain Cook Society Captain Cook Society- "A society for everyone interested in James Cook." Publications, articles, biography, and related links. The First British Ship on the NW Coast of America The First British Ship on the NW Coast of America- On Monday, March 30th 1778, Captain James Cook, and his crew sailed his ship Discovery for the first time into Nootka Harbor. Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby- Captain Cook Memorial Museum located in John Walkers's House, Whitby, where James Cook served his seaman's apprentiship, important collection … Antarctic Explorers: James Cook Antarctic Explorers: James Cook- Biography of the explorer with details of his Southern Ocean voyages. Columbus, Christopher Columbus, Christopher- Article from the Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia. Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery- Book by Filson Young (1906). Complete downloadable e-text from Project Gutenburg. Teaching about the Voyages of Columbus Teaching about the Voyages of Columbus- Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name which details ways teachers can best instruct students about the different voyage… Columbus' Letter to the King and Queen of Spain Columbus' Letter to the King and Queen of Spain- A translation of a letter to the Spanish monarchs written around 1494, from the Medieval Sourcebook. Extracts from Columbus's Journal Extracts from Columbus's Journal- Selected passages from the journal of his voyage of 1492, from the Medieval Sourcebook. Privileges and Prerogatives Granted by Their Catholic Majesties to Christopher Columbus Privileges and Prerogatives Granted by Their Catholic Majesties to Christopher Columbus- The Avalon Project presents an English translation of the missive given to Columbus by Fer… Reportret: Christopher Columbus Reportret: Christopher Columbus- Carefully reconstructed portrait without anachronisms, respecting contemporary style, and based on historical sources. Honoring Christopher Columbus Honoring Christopher Columbus- Essay defending Columbus and his discovery, and blames others around him for the hardships and disease brought to the natives of the New World, whic… Quarto Abeunte Saeculo Quarto Abeunte Saeculo- Encyclical issued by Pope Leo XIII on the occasion of the Columbus Quadricentennial, in 1892. Paints the explorer as an exemplary Catholic motivated by a d… Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus- Lengthy biographical article from the Catholic Encyclopedia, first published in 1908. Examining the Reputation of Christopher Columbus Examining the Reputation of Christopher Columbus- "[Columbus] was no more the discoverer of America than Pocahontas was the discoverer of Great Britain. Native Americans had built… Samuel de Champlain's 1607 Map Samuel de Champlain's 1607 Map- Map and description, part of the American Treasures of the Library of Congress. Modern History Sourcebook: The Foundation of Quebec, 1608 Modern History Sourcebook: The Foundation of Quebec, 1608- Excerpt from Champlain's journal relates one of the explorer's greatest accomplishments. Translated into English. Champlain, Samuel de Champlain, Samuel de- Article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. History of Nova Scotia: The Voyages of Jacques Cartier History of Nova Scotia: The Voyages of Jacques Cartier- Tells of the time Cartier spent in the region that would become Nova Scotia. Jacques Cartier Jacques Cartier- An article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. John Cabot: Voyage to North America John Cabot: Voyage to North America- First-hand excerpts regarding Cabot's voyages, from the Modern History Sourcebook. Cabot's Voyage of 1497 Cabot's Voyage of 1497- History of John Cabot's voyage from Bristol and discovery of North America, from the Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web. Includes a photograph of the B… John Cabot John Cabot- Biography and voyage descriptions. Cabeza de Vaca in North America Cabeza de Vaca in North America- The story of Cabeza de Vaca, the first European explorer of America's gulf coast states. Adventures in the Unknown Interior of America Adventures in the Unknown Interior of America- English translation of Cabeza de Vaca's full 1542 expedition report. The Journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza De Vaca The Journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza De Vaca- A detailed historical account. Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca- Companion to the PBS Series "The West". Includes a translated account of Cabeza de Vaca's journeys. The American Experience: Alone on the Ice The American Experience: Alone on the Ice- "Richard Byrd's 1934 ordeal within Antarctica's interior." Enhanced show transcript, exploration timeline, maps, and teacher's guide. Antarctic Explorers: Richard E. Byrd Antarctic Explorers: Richard E. Byrd- Biography with details of Byrd's Antarctic expeditions. The South Pole; An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the 'Fram,' 1910-1912, Volume 1 The South Pole; An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the 'Fram,' 1910-1912, Volume 1- Project Gutenberg etext of Amundsen's book. The South Pole; An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the 'Fram,' 1910-1912, Volume 2 The South Pole; An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the 'Fram,' 1910-1912, Volume 2- Project Gutenberg etext of Amundsen's book. Antarctic Explorers: Roald Amundsen Antarctic Explorers: Roald Amundsen- Biography and detailed overview of Amundsen's expeditions.