""John Rodrigues Cabrillo: Discoverer Of California"" is a historical biography written by Ivan R. Waterman. The book tells the story of John Rodrigues Cabrillo, a Portuguese explorer who is credited with being the first European to discover California. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Cabrillo's life, including his early years in Portugal, his time as a sailor, and his expeditions to the New World. The author uses primary sources and historical records to paint a vivid picture of Cabrillo's life, his motivations, and his accomplishments. The book also explores the context of Cabrillo's expeditions, including the political and economic factors that drove European exploration of the New World. Overall, ""John Rodrigues Cabrillo: Discoverer Of California"" is a fascinating and informative biography that sheds light on an important figure in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.