This book introduces the early explorers of the New York Colony, describing the explorations of Giovanni da Verrazzano, Samuel de Champlain, Henry Hudson, and Adriaen Block.

Title proper from title frame. Includes index. Includes glossary.

The first people of New York - Explorers look for new lands - Exploring North and South America - Native Americans meet early explorers - New York's many riches - An Italian explorer : Giovanni da Verrazzano - A French explorer : Samuel de Champlain - An English explorer : Henry Hudson - A Dutch explorer : Adriaen Block - After the explorers came the colonists.