The voyage of Verrazzano : $b a chapter in the early history of maritime discovery in America

"The Voyage of Verrazzano" by Henry Cruse Murphy is a historical exploration of early American maritime claims. It carefully investigates Giovanni da Verrazzano's supposed discoveries along North America's Atlantic coast on behalf of the French King. Murphy presents the idea that Verrazzano's tale, widely accepted for 300 years, is built on shaky evidence and possible falsehoods. The narrative questions the authenticity of Verrazzano's now-famous letter, its release into the world, and France's silence on these explorations. The book begins by describing what Verrazzano supposedly found, then uses historical facts and viewpoints from other historians to challenge the truth of the story.