The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700

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Hanno of Carthage ( - 500 BC)

Could be one of 8 famous Carthaginians: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanno Other biography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanno_the_Navigator References in Documents:
Musaeum Clausum (1684)

6. A learned Comment upon the Periplus of Hanno the Carthaginian, or his Navigation upon the Western Coast of Africa, with the several places he landed at; what Colonies he settled, what Ships were scattered from his Fleet near the Æquinoctial Line, which were not afterward heard of, and which probably fell into the Trade Winds, and were carried over into the Coast of America.

Musaeum Clausum (1684)

19. A Picture describing how Hannibal forced his passage over the River Rhosne with his Elephants, Baggage, and mixed Army; with the Army of the Gauls opposing him on the contrary Shore, and Hanno passing over with his Horse much above to fall upon the Rere of the Gauls.