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100 1 _aBrooks, Elbridge S.
_q(Elbridge Streeter),
_d1846-1902
245 1 4 _aThe True Story of Christopher Columbus, Called the Great Admiral
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-15
508 _aProduced by Charles Keller and David Widger
520 _a"The True Story of Christopher Columbus, Called the Great Admiral" by Elbridge S. Brooks is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work embarks on an engaging journey through the life of Christopher Columbus, detailing his ambition to discover a westward route to Asia, specifically to the riches of Cathay, ultimately leading to his unexpected discovery of the New World. The narrative serves to glorify Columbus's achievements and character, presenting him as a symbol of exploration and perseverance for young readers. The opening of the book introduces Columbus's early life as a boy filled with dreams of adventure in the beautiful city of Genoa. It captures his fascination with the sea, his desire to explore unknown lands, and how he became convinced that he could reach Asia by sailing westward. As the narrative unfolds, it details the skepticism he faced regarding his innovative ideas, highlights his determination to seek support from royals, and establishes the hardships he endured while pursuing his dreams. The story emphasizes his persistence and ingenuity, setting the stage for the dramatic voyages that would eventually change the course of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aColumbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 -- Juvenile literature
653 _aExplorers -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1488
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