Wind From The North, A: The Life Of Henry The Navigator

Prince Henry the Navigator was born to royalty, but he was not content to live off his heritage. The son of King John I of Portugal, he wanted adventure and he found it.

Young Henry made his name in naval warfare and was appointed Grand Master of one of the toniest Portuguese crusading orders. But his real interest was in exploration. Under royal patronage, Portuguese mariners pushed south down the west coast of Africa. The empire that resulted was a tribute to his persistence and the name by which he is remembered, "The Navigator," richly deserved.