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