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100	1		_aHelps, Arthur, Sir, _d1813-1875
245	1	4	_aThe Life of Columbus
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-03-12
508			_aProduced by Don Kostuch
520			_a"The Life of Columbus" by Sir Arthur Helps is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and expeditions of Christopher Columbus, focusing on his motivations, challenges, and the significant impact of his discovery of the New World. It presents an analysis of Columbus's character and the various events that led to his historic voyages. At the start of the text, the author provides a context for Columbus's discoveries, illustrating the trepidations faced by early explorers and the mythic aspirations that drove them to sail into uncharted waters. The opening portion outlines the conditions in the 15th century that fueled the desire for exploration, such as the quest for wealth and the spread of Christianity, alongside the challenges linked to the limited understanding of navigation and geography at the time. Sir Arthur Helps hints at the contrasting nature of Columbus— a tenacious believer driven by religious fervor, yet unyielding in his pursuit of the unknown, setting the stage for a deeper examination of his monumental role in world history as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aColumbus, Christopher, 1451-1506
653			_aAmerica -- Discovery and exploration -- Spanish
653			_aExplorers -- America -- Biography
653			_aExplorers -- Spain -- Biography
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15336
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