Examines the life and accomplishments of fifteenth-century Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, discussing his youth and early jobs, his work for Christopher Columbus, his disputed expedition of 1497, and his other voyages.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Man of mystery -- Early jobs -- Vespucci helps Columbus -- The puzzling voyage of 1497 -- Sailing to the New World -- The Portuguese voyages -- Telling the world -- The naming of America -- Death and disgrace -- Understanding Vespucci.