Table of Contents

Foreword 4

Important Dates in the Age of Exploration 6

Introduction:

Marco Polo and Prester John 8

Chapter One:

Conquering the "Sea of Darkness" 12

Chapter Two:

Columbus and the Conquistadores 31

Chapter Three:

Around the World 48

Chapter Four:

The Search for the Northwest Passage 67

Chapter Five:

Over the Horizon 84

Notes 100

For More Information 104

Index 106

Picture Credits 111

About the Author 112