02696cam a22003373u 4500 61832 UtSlPG 20260610134426.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG es iso639-1 E011 Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859 Cristóbal Colón y el descubrimiento de América, Tomo 2 : Historia de la geografía del nuevo continente y de los progresos de la astronomía náutica en los siglos XV y XVI Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-04-14 Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Cristóbal Colón y el descubrimiento de América, Tomo 2" by Alexander von Humboldt is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life and achievements of Christopher Columbus, exploring the geographical and astronomical advancements during the 15th and 16th centuries that paved the way for his monumental discoveries. The book offers a detailed examination of the historical context and the philosophy of exploration, particularly regarding the implications of Columbus's voyages. The opening of this volume introduces readers to the personal conditions and intellectual background of Christopher Columbus, emphasizing the significance of his character traits such as instruction, audacity, and patience. Humboldt highlights how these attributes contributed to Columbus’s success as a navigator and explorer. The chapter discusses the philosophical ideas surrounding historical discovery, positioning Columbus as a pivotal figure at the intersection of the medieval and modern eras. By establishing the interconnectedness of earlier cosmographic theories and the realities faced during navigation, Humboldt prepares the groundwork for a detailed analysis of Columbus's geographical observations and his contributions to navigation and astronomical science. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 Navigation -- History America -- Discovery and exploration -- Spanish Navarro y Calvo, Luis https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61832 102656 102656