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100 1 _aHale, Edward Everett,
_d1822-1909
245 1 4 _aThe Life of Columbus :
_bFrom His Own Letters and Journals and Other Documents of His Time
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 Life of Columbus" by Edward Everett Hale is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work centers on the life and voyages of Christopher Columbus, delving into his early life, motivations, and the ambitious undertakings that led him to become the famous explorer known for his encounters with the Americas in 1492. The opening of the book provides a detailed context on Columbus’s life before his historic journey, including his birth in Genoa, education, and early maritime experiences. It outlines Columbus’s aspirations to find a westward route to Asia, discussing his interactions with various monarchs and noblemen in his quest for funding and support for his voyages. Hale emphasizes Columbus's determination and intellect, setting the stage for his eventual discovery of the New World, which is hinted at but not yet revealed in this initial section. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aColumbus, Christopher, 1451-1506
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1492
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