The phrase likely refers to European explorers, particularly during the Age of Discovery, who initially sought spices and valuable trade goods. Upon their expeditions, they often stumbled upon rich and diverse ecosystems filled with forests, rivers, wildlife, and mineral resources. These discoveries significantly altered their understanding of the world and led to extensive colonization and exploitation of these newfound lands. The quest for spices thus opened the door to a broader exploration of natural wealth.
Christopher Columbus, who set sail with one of his goals to bring back new spices, but instead discovered a real bonanza!
It's Christopher Columbus. One of his goals when he set sail was to come back with new spices. Harold Jonhson
Christopher Columbus
he went crazy and ate on eon his crew members
80% of animals live in forests or trees.
Henry Hudson is the explorer who sailed to Holland and discovered farmland and forests. The Dutch claimed the land that he discovered and called it New Netherland.
forest animals
forests have a lot of trees plants and animals.
About as safe as anywhere else. Forests have fires and there are hunting seasons for animals.
yes
For animals that live there ... yes.
I'd say trees plants and animals. And you could tell whales were a part of these natural resources.