The well-educated son of an Italian family, Verrazzano settled in Dieppe, France, as a young man. This explains why his historic explorations of the coast of eastern North America were undertaken in the name of the French king. During his 1524 journey, Verrazzano recorded a detailed account of the places he visited, one that would prove a key source of information about North America. Readers will also learn about Verrazzano's later journey to Brazil and his final journey, in 1528, which ended tragically when he was killed and eaten by cannibals in the Caribbean.
Content Note
The age of exploration -- Amerigo inspires 'America' -- Life of luxury -- The young traveler -- Inspiration from others -- Convincing a king -- Getting his ships in shape -- Bon voyage! -- Befriending the natives -- Onward and northward -- Manhattan to Rhode Island -- Hostile hosts and the journey home -- Planning another expedition -- Bound for Brazil -- Verrazzano final voyage -- The legacy of Giovanni da Verrazzano.