Prince Henry, the navigator
Subtitle: pioneer of modern exploration
By: Aileen Gallagher.
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: The library of explorers and exploration
Publisher: Rosen Pub. Group
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
Subjects: Henry, Infante of Portugal, 1394-1460 -- Juvenile literature.; Henry the Navigator, 1394-1460.; Explorers -- Portugal -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.; Princes -- Portugal -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.; Geography, Medieval -- Juvenile literature.; Explorers.
Genres: Juvenile literature.; Biography
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p.108-109) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: The navigator who wasn't; title: Land's end; title: Prophecy and profit; title: The first crusade; title: Unseen lands; title: Beyond the point of no return; title: Travesty at Tangier; title: Slaves and civet cats; title: Final voyages.