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100 1 _aYoung, Filson,
_d1876-1938
245 1 0 _aChristopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Complete
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2003-06-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Complete" by Filson Young is a historical narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and achievements of Christopher Columbus, focusing on his voyages that led to the European awareness of the American continents. It delves into the complexities of his character, the socio-political context of his time, and the idea of exploration and discovery that defined his era. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Columbus's story by reflecting on the age of exploration's motivations and the human psyche's desire for discovery. It begins with a poetic depiction of a man standing on the shore, captivated by the sea's vastness, representing the yearning for the unknown that drives explorers. Young emphasizes the historical backdrop, describing the currents of human activity flowing westward, culminating in Columbus's journey. The early chapters introduce Columbus's childhood in Genoa and contextualize his aspirations, hinting at the profound impact his early experiences and familial influences had on his destiny as a navigator and explorer. The narrative intriguingly blends biographical elements with historical analysis, preparing the reader for a deeper examination of Columbus's voyages and their implications for world history. (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/4116
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