02064cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500009001051000030001142450073001442640051002173000047002683360026003153370026003413380036003675000031004035080029004345201134004635340045015976530037016426530041016798560042017204109UtSlPG20260610133121.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE0111 aYoung, Filson,d1876-193810aChristopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Volume 2 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-05  aProduced by David Widger  a"Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Volume 2" by Filson Young is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and journeys of Christopher Columbus as he pursues his ambitious idea of maritime exploration to the west, aiming to discover new territories and establish a route to the riches he believes lie across the Atlantic.  At the start of the narrative, we find Columbus planning his proposal to the King of Portugal for support on his expedition. The text introduces key figures who assist Columbus in refining his scientific knowledge and proposal, including his brother Bartholomew and Martin Behaim, a significant figure in navigation. Despite his earnest efforts, Columbus faces skepticism from learned men presenting their academic views against his ambitious plans. The opening highlights Columbus's character—how he steadfastly clings to his vision despite a lack of formal education and persistent rejection, all while preparing for the significant role he believes he will play in world history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aColumbus, Christopher, 1451-1506  aAmerica -- Discovery and exploration40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4109