..."I doubt if there is a single volume that has more on early explorers, and some of
his sections on 16th century Africans who accompanied the Spanish expeditions to
the Americas are outstanding. His illustrations include pictures, maps and photo-
graphs that prove his points. Gibbs writes well, his narrative is laced with facts and
figures, and his five-page bibliography will be most useful to those who want to do
further research on the subject of black explorers. This is a line contribution to truth."
William Loren Katz, Professor, New York University
Historian and Author:
The Black West, Black Indians: A Hidden Heritage
Breaking the Chains: African American Slave Resistance
"Highly recommended: A textbook describing the exploits of black explorers through-
out history... Fills a void; good primary source; interesting reading. Unique."
Dr. Richard Wilson
Montgomery County Public Schools
Social Studies Department
"Black Explores is a knowledgeable narrative presenting an interesting and lively view
of history...contains a wonderful bibliography and index... The author achieved his goal
to have the book serve as a springboard to further research on the subject..."
Lindsey Wilson
Fairfax County Public Schools
