Download or read book A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus written by Washington Irving and published by New York : G. & C. Carvill. This book was released on 1828 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Four Voyages of Christopher Columbus written by Christopher Columbus and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2004-02-05 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No gamble in history has been more momentous than the landfall of Columbus's ship the Santa Maria in the Americas in 1492 - an event that paved the way for the conquest of a 'New World'. The accounts collected here provide a vivid narrative of his voyages throughout the Caribbean and finally to the mainland of Central America, although he still believed he had reached Asia. Columbus himself is revealed as a fascinating and contradictory figure, fluctuating from awed enthusiasm to paranoia and eccentric geographical speculation. Prey to petty quarrels with his officers, his pious desire to bring Christian civilization to 'savages' matched by his rapacity for gold, Columbus was nonetheless an explorer and seaman of staggering vision and achievement.
Download or read book The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus written by Washington Irving and published by Wordsworth Editions. This book was released on 2008 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern views of Columbus are overshadowed by guilt about past conquests. Credit for discovering the New World, we are told, belongs to its original inhabitants rather than any European, and Columbus gave those inhabitants nothing apart from death, disease and destruction. Yet, for the Old World of Europe the four voyages of Columbus brought revelation where before there had been only myths and guesswork.People had thought it was only the great distance that made it impossible to reach Asia sailing west from Spain. No one had predicted that a vast continent stood in the way. And indeed, for Columbus himself, the revolution of understanding was too much to comprehend. He had counted on a new route to Asia that would bring him glory, riches and titles, and the thought of an unknown and undeveloped continent held no attractions. The trials and disappointments of the great explorer are graphically detailed in this biography first published in 1828, when Washington Irving was America's most famous writer.
Download or read book The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus written by Washington Irving and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-05-23 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus by Washington Irving
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Download or read book The life and voyages of Christopher Columbus together with the voyages of his companions written by Washington Irving and published by London : J. Murray. This book was released on 1849 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Christopher Columbus written by Hourly History and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-07 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christopher Columbus Everyone knows who Christopher Columbus is, and everyone knows what he discovered and what he is famous for. Who, really, is this man, so shrouded in mystery? Columbus would tell you he was inspired by God to make his voyages, and it takes a brave soul indeed to sail out into the ocean blue where no one has gone before. Inside you will read about... - Early Life - The Silk Road and Beyond - Columbus' Quest for a Voyage - First Voyage - Second Voyage - Third and Fourth Voyages - Governor of the Indies And much more! In this eBook, you'll find out all about this most remarkable of men. You will uncover why he thought it so important to never give up on his dream, and how impossible his struggles became with each voyage he made. What was it like to sail over the edge of the ocean? This was a voyage not just anyone could undertake. It was the bravery and the brilliance of a man like Christopher Columbus who would make his dream come true and inspire a world to follow him.
Download or read book The Worlds of Christopher Columbus written by William D. Phillips and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Columbus was born in the mid-fifteenth century, Europe was largely isolated from the rest of the Old World - Africa and Asia - and ignorant of the existence of the world of the Western Hemisphere. The voyages of Christopher Columbus opened a period of European exploration and empire building that breached the boundaries of those isolated worlds and changed the course of human history. This book describes the life and times of Christopher Columbus on the 500th aniversary of his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. Since ancient times, Europeans had dreamed of discovering new routes to the untold riches of Asia and the Far East, what set Columbus apart from these explorers was his single-minded dedication to finding official support to make that dream a reality. More than a simple description of the man, this new book places Columbus in a very broad context of European and world history. Columbus's story is not just the story of one man's rise and fall. Seen in its broader context, his life becomes a prism reflecting the broad range of human experience for the past five hundred years. Respected historians of medieval Spain and early America, the authors examine Columbus's quest for funds, first in Portugal and then in Spain, where he finally won royal backing for his scheme. Through his successful voyage in 1492 and three subsequent journeys to the new world Columbus reached the pinnacle of fame and wealth, and yet he eventually lost royal support through his own failings. William and Carla Rahn Phillips discuss the reasons for this fall and describe the empire created by the Spaniards in the lands across the ocean, even though neither they, nor anyone else in Europe, know precisely where or what those lands were. In examining the birth of a new world, this book reveals much about the times that produced these intrepid explorers.
Download or read book The life and voyages of Christopher Columbus by W Irving abridged by the same written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 1830 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus Vol Ii written by Washington Irving and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 827 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Vol. II) by Washington Irving: Washington Irving's comprehensive biography of Christopher Columbus continues in Volume II, delving deeper into the life and explorations of the famous Italian explorer. Drawing from historical records and firsthand accounts, Irving paints a vivid picture of Columbus's later voyages and his encounters with new lands and cultures. The biography provides a captivating narrative of one of the most significant figures in world history, shedding light on the Age of Exploration and its impact on the world. Key Aspects of the Book "The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Vol. II) by Washington Irving": Historical Detail: Washington Irving's biography offers meticulous historical research and authentic accounts of Christopher Columbus's later journeys. Explorer's Legacy: The book explores Columbus's legacy and the lasting effects of his expeditions on global history and cultural exchange. Personal Struggles and Triumphs: The biography delves into Columbus's personal challenges and triumphs as he navigated the uncertainties of exploration and discovery. Washington Irving was a prominent American writer and historian of the early 19th century. Known for his contributions to American literature, Irving is best remembered for his short stories, including "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle," as well as his historical biographies. "The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus" showcases his talent for bringing historical figures to life through engaging storytelling and meticulous research.
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