TY  - BOOK
AU  - Humboldt,Alexander von
AU  - Navarro y Calvo,Luis
TI  - 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
AV  - E011 
PY  - 2020///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506
KW  - Navigation -- History
KW  - America -- Discovery and exploration -- Spanish
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N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61832
ER  -