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John Cabot: The Discoverer of North America and Sebastian His Son

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In 1497, John Cabot, an Italian explorer, set sail from England in search of a new route to Asia. He was accompanied by his son, Sebastian. After weeks at sea, they finally sighted land. They had discovered North America.

John Cabot, the Discoverer of North-America and Sebastian, His Son; a Chapter of the Maritime History of England Under the Tudors, 1496-1557

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John Cabot was born in Genoa, Italy, in 1450. He was a skilled navigator and mapmaker. In the 1490s, he began to explore the possibility of finding a new route to Asia by sailing west. He obtained a patent from King Henry VII of England to explore and claim new lands in the name of England.

On May 2, 1497, Cabot set sail from Bristol, England, with a crew of 18 men. He sailed west for weeks, until he finally sighted land on June 24. He named the land "Prima Vista" (First Sight). He believed that he had reached Asia, but he was actually off the coast of what is now Canada.

Cabot explored the coast of North America for several weeks. He claimed the land for England and planted a cross on the shore. He then returned to England, where he was hailed as a hero. He was granted a pension by King Henry VII and was given the title of "Grand Admiral of England."

In 1498, Cabot returned to North America with a larger expedition. He explored the coast of what is now Labrador and Newfoundland. He also sailed up the St. Lawrence River. He was forced to turn back due to bad weather, but he had explored a significant portion of the North American coastline.

Cabot's discoveries opened up North America to European exploration and colonization. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of the Americas.

Sebastian Cabot was born in Venice, Italy, in 1476. He was the son of John Cabot. He was a skilled navigator and cartographer. He accompanied his father on his second expedition to North America in 1498. He also explored the coast of South America in 1526.

Sebastian Cabot was a pioneer in the field of cartography. He produced some of the most accurate maps of the time. He also wrote a number of books on navigation and geography.

Sebastian Cabot died in London, England, in 1557. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of exploration.

Legacy

John and Sebastian Cabot's discoveries had a profound impact on the world. They opened up North America to European exploration and colonization. They also helped to shape the course of world history.

John Cabot is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of the Americas. He is the discoverer of North America. Sebastian Cabot is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of exploration. He was a pioneer in the field of cartography.

The Cabot Tower in Bristol, England, is a monument to John Cabot. The Cabot Strait, which separates Nova Scotia from Newfoundland, is named after him. The Cabot Trail, a scenic highway in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, is also named after him.

John Cabot and Sebastian His Son is a fascinating story of adventure and discovery. It is a story that has had a profound impact on the world. This book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the history of exploration.

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