John Cabot: England's Columbus

Christopher Columbus’ exploits awed Europe with the possibility of reaching the riches of Asia without the arduous travel east into vast desert and mercy of Muslim rulers. It placed Spain in the forefront of the race to reach Asia, but it also inspired other, lesser-known countries and navigators to follow the journey. Such as the case of John Cabot and England entering the Age of Exploration.

Table of Contents

I. Age of Exploration

II. Who is Giovanni Caboto?

III. Becoming England's Colombus

1. A Spice-less First Expedition

2. Mistaking lands for Asia

3. One More Try

IV. Besting Columbus... in Dying with a Mystery

V. Cabot's Legacy