A biography of the Italian explorer who made several voyages of discovery for England including the discovery of the North American mainland in 1497.

Samuel de Champlain was one of the most colorful explorers of the 16th century. A master mariner, he had other occupations, too: spy, soldier, diplomat, writer, and artist. His explorations in the New World, though, made him famous for the ages. This detailed, easy-to-read biography gives readers a look at a man who served as the Geographer to the French king, an expert on Native Americans, a skilled mapmaker, the founder of Quebec City, and the father...

Presents an account of LaSalle's life and explorations and examines their impact on history and the world.

Discusses the life of John Cabot, with an emphasis on his career as an early explorer of North America.

La Salle was the first European to explore the length of the great Mississippi River. As a result of La Salle's exploration, France was able to claim the entire Mississippi River basin.

"Recounts the life of the explorer from his boyhood in France to his death; describes his accomplishments; and discusses his relatively sympathetic relationships with Native peoples." --