[Article] The three great voyages Adjust Share The discovery of America, the doubling of the Cape, and the circumnavigation of the Earth By John William Draper, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 15th century 16th century America Christopher s Discoveries in geography Discovery and exploration Europe Explorers Fernão de s History Spanish Vasco da s More from John William Draper The national division The national division Franklin’s place in the science of the last century Adjust Share Close < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > January 1860 < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > Table of Contents Close