The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus, Volum 1

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Cosimo, Inc., 1 de gen. 2013 - 496 pàgines
Inspired by the then recent unearthing of original documents and letters of Christopher Columbus, the American writer Washington Irving set about, in the 1820s, to create the first unlimited and complete account of the great explorer and his journeys. This is that account, sweeping in its scope, as intimate as a novel, as thrilling as a grand adventure story. In this, the first of two volumes, Irving introduces us to Columbus's hearings at the courts of Spain and Portugal seeking sponsorship of his journeys and follows Columbus on his first three voyages to the New World. As shipwrecks and mutinies, strange natives and displeased monarchs dog his endeavors, Columbus perseveres through all. With a dedication to historical accuracy combined with a flair for engaging storytelling, Irving bestows upon us one of the classic works of history of the Age of Exploration. WASHINGTON IRVING (1783-1859) was born in New York City to Scottish immigrant parents. Considered by some the "Father of American Literature," Irving is best known for his short stories, including "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle," but he also produced an extensive bibliography of essays, poems, travel books, and biographies.
 

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VIISojourn of Columbus at Barcelona Attentions paid
235
BOOK VI
261
Cruise among the Caribbee Islands
271
Arrival at the Harbor of La Navidad Disaster of
277
Transactions with the Natives Suspicious Conduct
286
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288
VIFounding of the City of Isabella Maladies of
292
Discontents at Isabella Mutiny of Bernal Diaz de Pisa
303

Further Applications at the Court of Castile Columbus
81
Columbus at the Convent of La Rabida
89
Columbus at the Port of Palos Preparations for
103
BOOK III
109
Continuation of the Voyage Various Terrors of
118
BOOK IV
135
Cruise among the Bahama Islands
143
Discovery and Coasting of Cuba
150
Further Coasting of Cuba
158
Search after the supposed Island of Babeque Desertion
164
Coasting of Hispaniola
174
Shipwreck
180
Regulation of the Fortress of La Navidad Departure
193
BOOK V
199
CHAPTER PAGE
213
81
233
Distribution of the Spanish Forces in the Interior
334
Coasting Voyage along the South Side of Jamaica
369
BOOK VIII
379
Troubles with the Natives Alonzo de Ojeda besieged
390
Arrival of Antonio de Torres with four Ships from Spain
403
Subjugation of the Natives Imposition of Tribute
411
Intrigues against Columbus in the Court of Spain
419
Arrival of Aguado at Isabella His arrogant Conduct
425
Discovery of the Mines of Hayna
431
Decline of the Popularity of Columbus in Spain His
441
CHAPTER PAGE
448
BOOK X
459
Voyage through the Gulf of Paria
466
Continuation of the Voyage through the Gulf of Paria
475
Speculations of Columbus concerning the Coast of Paria
482
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Washington Irving, one of the first Americans to achieve international recognition as an author, was born in New York City in 1783. His A History of New York, published in 1809 under the name of Diedrich Knickerbocker, was a satirical history of New York that spanned the years from 1609 to 1664. Under another pseudonym, Geoffrey Crayon, he wrote The Sketch-book, which included essays about English folk customs, essays about the American Indian, and the two American stories for which he is most renowned--"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle." Irving served as a member of the U.S. legation in Spain from 1826 to 1829 and as minister to Spain from 1842 to 1846. Following his return to the U.S. in 1846, he began work on a five-volume biography of Washington that was published from 1855-1859. Washington Irving died in 1859 in New York.

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