A first book in American history, with special reference to the lives and deeds of great Americans . STIAN. came, like his father, famous for his knowledge of geogra-phy, and was sometimes employed by the King of Spainand sometimes by the King of England. He promotedexpeditions to try to find a way to China by the northof Europe. When a very old man he took a great interestin the sailing of a new expedition of discovery, and vis-ited with a company of ladies and gentlemen the Search-thrift, a little vessel starting on a voyage of exploration tothe northeast. Having tasted of such good cheer as
A first book in American history, with special reference to the lives and deeds of great Americans . STIAN. came, like his father, famous for his knowledge of geogra-phy, and was sometimes employed by the King of Spainand sometimes by the King of England. He promotedexpeditions to try to find a way to China by the northof Europe. When a very old man he took a great interestin the sailing of a new expedition of discovery, and vis-ited with a company of ladies and gentlemen the Search-thrift, a little vessel starting on a voyage of exploration tothe northeast. Having tasted of such good cheer as the sailors ^ aboard the ship, andafter mak-ing themliberal pres-ents, thelittle com-pany wentashore anddined atthe sign of the Christopher, where the lively old gentleman for joy,as it is said, at the towardness of the discovery, dancedwith the rest of the young company, after which heand his friends departed, most gently commending thesailors to the care of God. Car-a-van, a company of merchants, or others, traveling together forsafety. No-ta-ble, worthy of notice. Ad-mi-ral, a title given to. JOHN CABOT AND HIS SON SEBASTIAN. 23 the commander of a fleet, and also in old times to a man who had per-formed some gi-eat exploit at sea. Towardness, forwardness. Count,a title of nobility. Tell in your own words about—Caravans of travels of news from Columbus. John Cabots first Cabots second voyagSebastian Cabot.
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