02373cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000470011324500380016026400510019830000470024933600260029633700260032233800360034850000310038450501870041550800850060252012000068753400730188765300370196085600430199799900190204075634UtSlPG20260610134742.0mcr n260607r20251919utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aCT1 aPoritzky, J. E.q(Jakob Elias),d1876-193510aKulturhistorische Charakterbilder 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2025  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2025-03-160 aChristoph Kolumbus -- Michelangelos Leben -- Galilei -- Die Jungfrau von Orleans -- Der Doktor Faust -- Goethe der Botaniker -- Goethe in Venedig -- Beethoven -- Der Erfinder Edison.  aHans Theyer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Kulturhistorische Charakterbilder: Für die Jugend" by J. E. Poritzky is a collection of biographical sketches intended for a young audience, written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the lives of significant historical figures, starting with the explorations of Christopher Columbus, and is likely designed to inspire young readers by showcasing the character and contributions of these influential individuals.  The opening of the book begins with a reflection on Columbus's famous discovery of the New World. Poritzky illustrates the moment Columbus hears “Land!” after a long voyage, pondering the explorer’s emotions and motivations—from dreams of wealth and power to a deeper spiritual and intellectual ambition. He acknowledges the Renaissance atmosphere that surrounded Columbus, filled with the zeitgeist of exploration and intellectual awakening, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human progress above mere material gain. Through vivid imagery and historical context, the text sets the stage for Columbus's significance as both a navigator and a complex figure shaped by the beliefs and aspirations of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cStuttgart: Loewes Verlag Ferdinand Carl, 1919  aBiography -- Juvenile literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75634  c116359d116359