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| Genre/Form: | Juvenile literature Biography Juvenile literature |
|---|---|
| Named Person: | Henry, Infante of Portugal |
| Material Type: | Biography, Juvenile audience, Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Lisa Ariganello |
| ISBN: | 9780778724339 0778724336 0778724697 9780778724698 |
| OCLC Number: | 66527138 |
| Notes: | Includes index. |
| Description: | 32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 29 cm. |
| Contents: | Introduction -- Into "the unknown" -- Medieval Portugal -- Royal Beginnings -- Island Colonies -- West African Coast -- West African coast -- People of West Africa -- Prince Henry's slaves -- Caravels and sailors -- Exploration continues -- Prince Henry's Legacy -- Glossary and Index. |
| Series Title: | In the footsteps of explorers. |
| Responsibility: | Lisa Ariganello. |
| More information: |
Abstract:
A biography of Portugal's national hero whose advanced ideas on geography and navigation opened the way for Columbus and other explorers.
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