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100 1 _aJohnston, Mary,
_d1870-1936
245 1 0 _a1492
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1999
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aFor Columbus Day, 1998
500 _aRelease date is 1999-03-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Keller, Martin Robb, and David Widger
520 _a"1492" by Mary Johnston is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds during a pivotal moment in Spanish history, focusing on Jayme de Marchena, a man of complex heritage caught amidst the tumult of the Spanish Inquisition and the cultural conflicts of the time. It explores themes of identity, faith, and the quest for knowledge against the backdrop of significant historical events, such as the expulsion of Jews from Spain and Columbus's journey into the unknown. The opening of the novel introduces Jayme de Marchena, who reflects on his life filled with academic pursuits and personal anguish due to his Jewish ancestry. As tensions rise in Spain, he feels the weight of danger from the Inquisition and contemplates his fate. Jayme seeks refuge at a Franciscan convent, where he meets Fray Juan Perez, with whom he discusses his precarious situation and future. The chapter sets a tone of melancholy and introspection, hinting at Jayme's internal struggles and the larger historical currents surrounding him as he prepares to take a significant step toward both survival and adventure. The chapter ends with Jayme contemplating the vast, untamed ocean, foreshadowing the exploration that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aSea stories
653 _aBiographical fiction
653 _aColumbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 -- Fiction
653 _aDiscoveries in geography -- Fiction
653 _aJewish sailors -- Fiction
653 _aExplorers -- Fiction
653 _aAdmirals -- Fiction
653 _aAmerica -- Discovery and exploration -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1692
999 _c43806
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