Christopher Columbus: His Life And His Work

By Charles Kendall Adams

Book Overview

""Christopher Columbus: His Life And His Work"" is a biography of the famous explorer Christopher Columbus written by Charles Kendall Adams. The book provides an in-depth look at Columbus's life, including his early years, his voyages to the Americas, and his impact on history. The author explores Columbus's motivations for exploration and the challenges he faced in securing funding for his expeditions. The book also delves into Columbus's interactions with the indigenous peoples he encountered, as well as his relationships with the Spanish monarchy and other European powers. Adams provides a critical analysis of Columbus's legacy, including the controversy surrounding his treatment of the native populations and the impact of his voyages on the world. This book is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant figures in world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163236519
• ISBN13: 9781163236512
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"