The Life of Christopher Columbus
This biography explores the life and voyages of Christopher Columbus, focusing on his early years, his struggles to gain support for his expeditions, and his eventual success in reaching the Americas. The book delves into Columbus's relationships with European monarchs, particularly King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain, who sponsored his voyages. It also examines the impact of Columbus's discoveries on the indigenous peoples he encountered and the subsequent colonization of the New World.
By Edward Everett Hale · First published 1892 · Genre: Biography, History, Exploration · 13 chapters · 63,439 words
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HIS BIRTH AND BIRTH-PLACE -- HIS EARLY EDUCATION -- HIS EXPERIENCE AT SEA -- HIS MARRIAGE AND RESIDENCE IN LISBON -- HIS PLANS FOR THE DISCOVERY OF A WESTWARD PASSAGE TO THE INDIES.
Christopher Columbus was born in the Republic of Genoa. The honor of his birth-place has been claimed by many villages in that Republic, and the house in which he was born cannot be now pointed out with certainty. But the best authorities agree that the children and the grown people of the world have never been mistaken when they have said: "America was discovered in 1492 by Christopher Columbus, a native of Genoa."
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- Work type: Historical account
- Author: Edward Everett Hale
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, History, Exploration, Non-fiction, Adventure
- Length: 63,439 words
- Structure: 13 chapters, 671 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The book details the life and achievements of Christopher Columbus.
- History — It provides historical context and events related to Columbus's voyages.
- Exploration — Focuses on the exploration and discovery aspects of Columbus's journeys.
- Non-fiction — The book is based on factual events and real historical figures.
Tags
Biography · History · Exploration · Age of Discovery · Italian Explorer · Navigator · Voyages · New World · Americas · Spain · Portugal · Monarchy
Contents
- EARLY LIFE OF COLUMBUS
- HIS PLANS FOR DISCOVERY
- THE GREAT VOYAGE
- THE LANDING ON THE TWELFTH OF OCTOBER
- LANDING ON CUBA
- DISCOVERY OF HAYTI OR HISPANIOLA
- COLUMBUS IS CALLED TO MEET THE KING AND QUEEN
- THE SECOND EXPEDITION SAILS
- THE NEW COLONY
- THE THIRD VOYAGE
- SPAIN, 1500, 1501
- FOURTH VOYAGE
- TWO SAD YEARS