A brief biography of the adventurous Englishman who explored America, attempted to establish a colony on Roanoke Island, and searched for gold in South America.
A biography of the French explorers whose primary goal was to find the Northwest Passage, but who made their mark on history by exploring and charting the Mississippi River.
Describes Dolley Madison's role as First Lady during her husband's term as the fourth president, with an emphasis on her activities as hostess in the White House.