Prince Henry, the navigator, pioneer of modern exploration, Aileen Gallagher
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Prince Henry, the navigator, pioneer of modern exploration, Aileen Gallagher
Language
eng
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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individual biography
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illustrationsmaps
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index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Prince Henry, the navigator
Nature of contents
bibliography
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49404314
Responsibility statement
Aileen Gallagher
Sub title
pioneer of modern exploration
Summary
Profiles Prince Henry of Portugal, whose support enabled explorers to claim new lands, spread Christianity, and increase trade between Europe and Africa while he, himself, remained close to home
Table Of Contents
Introduction: The navigator who wasn't -- Land's end -- Prophecy and profit -- The first crusade -- Unseen lands -- Beyond the point of no return -- Travesty at Tangier -- Slaves and civet cats -- Final voyages
Target audience
pre adolescent
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