Winsor, Justin 1831-1897 creator text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Christopher Columbus and How He Received and Imparted the Spirit of Discovery" by Justin Winsor is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work examines the life and explorations of Christopher Columbus, highlighting the various sources of information about his journeys, and the socio-political context surrounding his discoveries. It delves into how Columbus’s character and experiences contributed to the broader spirit of exploration during his time. At the start of the narrative, the author focuses on the various sources of documentation related to Columbus's life and voyages, emphasizing the significance of Columbus's own writings. Winsor notes the challenges historians face due to the complexities and inconsistencies in Columbus's accounts, as well as the limited availability of original documents. The opening chapters introduce the reader to the extensive documentary evidence surrounding Columbus's life, including his letters and the various biographical works that have attempted to portray his legacy. Through a detailed examination of these sources, Winsor sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Columbus's impact on the spirit of discovery that characterized the Age of Exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-02-10 Produced by Julia Miller, Matthias Grammel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) Original publication data not identified Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 America -- Discovery and exploration Discoveries in geography Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 -- Bibliography Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 -- Pictorial works E011 Original publication data not identified 02007944 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42059 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42059 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133949.0 42059