02102cam a22003133u 4500 54929 UtSlPG 20260610134251.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02007678 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Adams, Charles Kendall, 1835-1902 Christopher Columbus: His Life and His Work Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-06-18 Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Christopher Columbus: His Life and His Work" by Charles Kendall Adams is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and endeavors of Christopher Columbus, focusing on his quests for exploration and the research surrounding his famous voyages. It delves into the complexities of his character and the various influences shaping his journey. The opening of the book provides a thorough introduction to Columbus’s early years, discussing his uncertain birth details in Genoa and the family background that shaped him. It highlights the geographical prominence of Genoa as a commercial hub during Columbus's formative years, underlining the maritime culture that likely influenced him. The text presents a meticulous account of the conflicting evidence regarding his education and experiences at sea, setting the stage for a deeper investigation into his ambitions and the pivotal voyages that would define his legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54929 95761 95761