1492: Admiral of the Ocean-Sea

In the 15th century, a fabulous journey awaited those who could unlock the secrets of the Earth's geography. Beautifully written and emotionally compelling, 1492: Admiral of the Ocean-Sea tells of the famous adventures of Columbus and his men, who sailed into the almost mythical seas beyond the horizon in search of the "New World", in the hopes of attaining vast wealth and power.

This brilliant book, by best-selling author Mary Johnston, traces the long route taken by explorers hoping to lo...