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Explorers of Land and Sea

Over the mountains . . .
Across the seas . . .
Seeking new worlds.

Which of these do you admire most? Why?

Did some do more harm than good? Why do you suppose?

For a much longer list, go to the Discovers Web

  • Leo Africanus - Arab Explorer
  • Chang Ch'ien - Chinese Explorer
  • Columbus - Explorer for Spain from Italy
  • James Cook - English Explorer
  • Erik the Red (Leif Erikkson)
  • Hernando Cortes - Spanish Explorer and conquistador | More
  • Martin Frobisher - English explorer of Baffin Island
  • Ferdinand Magellan - Spanish Explorer
  • Alexander MacKenzie - Scottish Explorer
  • Francisco Pizarro - Spanish Explorer
  • George Vancouver - British Explorer
  • First People

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