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100 1 _aYoung, Filson,
_d1876-1938
245 1 0 _aChristopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Volume 3
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-05
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Volume 3" by Filson Young is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This volume details the initial explorations of Christopher Columbus in the Caribbean as he embarks on a quest to discover new lands, driven especially by his ambition for wealth and fortune for the Spanish crown. The narrative captures Columbus's encounters with indigenous peoples and his reflections on the exotic beauty of the lands he discovers. The opening portion of the work introduces Columbus's arrival at San Salvador and outlines his immediate intentions to explore further, examining his interactions with the native inhabitants. The natives, characterized by their innocence and unfamiliarity with European goods, engage in trades with Columbus, who is primarily focused on finding gold. Detailed observations are made about the natural beauty of the islands, including lush vegetation and wildlife. As Columbus continues his journey, he notes the geography of the islands and dreams of finding wealth, setting the stage for the complexities of his relationship with the native populations and the coming challenges of colonization. Ultimately, the narrative begins to intertwine themes of exploration, ambition, and the exploration of human interactions between the conquistadors and the indigenous peoples they encounter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aColumbus, Christopher, 1451-1506
653 _aAmerica -- Discovery and exploration
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4110
999 _c46156
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