A Book of Discoveries

A Book of Discoveries is a collection of essays written by the renowned British poet and author, John Masefield. The book was first published in 1910 and contains a series of short stories and essays that explore the theme of discovery. Masefield's writing style is vivid and descriptive, immersing the reader in the world of exploration and discovery. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the discoveries of famous explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan. Masefield provides a detailed account of their voyages, highlighting the challenges they faced and the discoveries they made. The second part of the book explores the discoveries of lesser-known explorers and adventurers, including John Ledyard, James Bruce, and Alexander von Humboldt. Masefield's writing reveals the excitement and wonder of discovery, as well as the dangers and hardships that explorers faced in their travels. Overall, A Book of Discoveries is a fascinating and engaging read that provides insight into the world of exploration and discovery. Masefield's writing is both informative and entertaining, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in history, adventure, and exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.