02211cam a22003133u 4500 18066 UtSlPG 20260610133424.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 E011 Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot), 1805-1877 Columbus: De ontdekker van Amerika Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-03-28 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ "Columbus: De ontdekker van Amerika" by John S. C. Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the early life and monumental journey of Christopher Columbus, emphasizing his ambitious pursuit of discovering new lands and the challenges he faced along the way. It sheds light on his motivations and the socio-political landscape of the era, depicting Columbus not just as an explorer, but as a man driven by dreams of adventure and divine purpose. The opening of the book introduces readers to the youthful Columbus in his native Genua during the 15th century, detailing his humble beginnings as the son of a wool worker. From a young age, he is captivated by the sea and the potential of unexplored lands, receiving an education that encompasses navigation, mathematics, and astronomy. As he matures, Columbus embarks on early sea voyages, contributing to his growing ambitions to reach Asia by sailing westward. The narrative sets up his character as both a visionary and a man shaped by a tumultuous world, preparing readers for the significant expedition that would lead to the discovery of the Americas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 Geraets, J. H., Jr. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18066 59452 59452