Mercedes of Castile; Or, The Voyage to Cathay
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Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes_of_Castile Release date is 2011-06-13
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"Mercedes of Castile; Or, The Voyage to Cathay" by James Fenimore Cooper is an historical novel published in 1840. Set in fifteenth-century Europe, the story follows Christopher Columbus as he prepares for and undertakes his momentous westward expedition to the New World. Cooper blends historical accuracy with fictional narrative, chronicling the famous explorer's ambitious journey into unknown waters. Contemporary critics noted the novel's strong focus on historical elements over romance, finding it a detailed portrayal of one of history's most significant voyages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Historical fiction Sea stories Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 -- Fiction America -- Discovery and exploration -- Fiction Spain -- History -- Ferdinand and Isabella, 1479-1516 -- Fiction