This volume in the Original Narratives of Early American History series gathers primary source documents on the European discovery of the Americas — the Norse sagas describing Vinland, Columbus’s journals and letters, and the accounts of John Cabot’s voyages. Each source is introduced with scholarly context, making this an indispensable collection for historians of exploration and the encounter between the Old and New Worlds.
This free EPUB is formatted for comfortable reading on any device. Though its primary focus is exploration rather than ancient history, the Norse material connects to the late antique and early medieval world, making this a bridge between classical and early modern history.