The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus, Volum 1Cosimo, 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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BOOK II | 63 |
Columbus at the Court of Spain | 69 |
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 |
89 | 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 |
Altres edicions - Mostra-ho tot
The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus, V2 Washington Irving Previsualització no disponible - 2007 |
The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Classic Reprint) Washington Irving Previsualització no disponible - 2018 |
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