02130cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500009001051000038001142450025001522640051001773000047002283360026002753370026003013380036003275000031003635080089003945201233004835340045017166530037017618560042017986810UtSlPG20260610133157.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE0111 aByne, Mildred Stapley,d1875-194110aChristopher Columbus 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-11-01  aProduced by Tonya Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Christopher Columbus" by Mildred Stapley Byne is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a narrative of the life and voyages of Christopher Columbus, emphasizing the context of his endeavors and the significant events leading up to his famous journey across the Atlantic in 1492. It covers not only his personal aspirations and challenges but also the historical backdrop of Spain's ambitions during that pivotal era.  The opening of the book introduces Columbus against the backdrop of Spain's conquest of Granada, setting the stage for his later claims of discovering new lands. As Granada celebrates its victory, Columbus stands apart, reflecting on both his frustration and hope for royal support for his exploratory ambitions. The narrative unfolds Columbus's interactions with Ferdinand and Isabella, detailing how his persistent dreams of sailing westward to claim new territories for Spain ultimately lead him to a vital meeting that would change the course of history. This initial portion establishes Columbus as a passionate figure whose quest for exploration stems from deep conviction and a vision of a greater world beyond the known. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aColumbus, Christopher, 1451-150640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6810