Follow the journey of Italian navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano as he explores the eastern coast of North America in the early 16th century, from the Carolinas to Newfoundland. Based on historical accounts and letters from the explorer himself, Henry G. Murphy's account provides an insightful look into the age of exploration. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.