02159cam a22003013u 4500 6810 UtSlPG 20260610133157.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Byne, Mildred Stapley, 1875-1941 Christopher Columbus Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-11-01 Produced by Tonya Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) Original publication data not identified Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6810 48806 48806