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American History

GreatGazoo

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2. Verrazzano is great because his acounts are full of love and wonder

Reply to efhmc (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 2, 2026, 03:40 PM

16 hrs ago

His account of the NY harbor contrasts strongly with those of Robert Juet who logs Henry Hudson's voyage in 1609.

Juet is afraid of everyone and not that interested in them as people. Verrazzano has seen much more of the world, is far better educated and writes as though he has been transported to the world of Avatar. Exactly the way I would want to experience that era.

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1524 - Verrazzano Reports Groups of Africans Living On The Coast of North America [View all] GreatGazoo 16 hrs ago OP

That is very interesting. efhmc 16 hrs ago #1

Verrazzano is great because his acounts are full of love and wonder GreatGazoo 16 hrs ago #2

I wonder if Mandami is planning Bluestocking 16 hrs ago #3