The Young Folks������� Book of American Explorers by Thomas Wentworth Higginson is a fascinating collection of stories about the explorers who discovered America. The book is written for children and young adults and is filled with exciting tales of adventure and discovery. The book begins with the story of Leif Ericson, the Norse explorer who is believed to have been the first European to set foot in North America. It then moves on to the story of Christopher Columbus, the famous Italian explorer who discovered the New World while searching for a new trade route to Asia. The book also includes stories about other explorers such as John Cabot, Amerigo Vespucci, Hernando de Soto, and Sir Francis Drake. Each story is filled with interesting details about the explorer's life and their journey to the New World. In addition to the stories, the book also includes illustrations and maps that help to bring the stories to life. The illustrations are detailed and colorful, and they help to capture the spirit of adventure and discovery that characterized the age of exploration. Overall, The Young Folks������� Book of American Explorers is an excellent resource for children and young adults who are interested in learning about the history of America. The stories are engaging and informative, and they provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of exploration and discovery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.